Real Madrid were named the men's club of the year at the Ballon d'Or awards but snubbed the ceremony, claiming disrespect from the organizers. In a statement reported by AS, the club said, "If the award criteria doesn't give it to Vinicius as the winner, then those same criteria should point to (Dani) Carvajal as the winner. As this was not the case, it is clear that Ballon d'Or does not respect Real Madrid."
The absence of Real Madrid at the Ballon d'Or awards was significant, as they criticized the selection process, stating their disappointment regarding Vinicius Junior's lack of recognition despite his outstanding performance last season, where he helped secure a Champions League-LaLiga double for the club.
Mbappe also missed the chance to collect the Gerd Muller trophy he won jointly with Harry Kane, which underscores the extent of the Real Madrid delegation's decision to boycott due to their perceived lack of respect. The club's statement highlighted the serious nature of their grievances with how the awards were presented.
Kylian Mbappe's absence from collecting the trophy further emphasizes the fractured relationship between top players and the Ballon d'Or selection committee, as Real Madrid expressed discontent with the failure to adequately recognize Vinicius Junior's contributions, leaving a shadow over what should have been a celebratory occasion.
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