The controversial vote for the 2024 men's Ballon d'Or revealed how close Vinicius Junior came to surpassing Rodri, who was eventually crowned the best player.
Rodri's victory was a significant milestone as he became the first defensive midfielder to ever win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
The 41-point difference between Vinicius Junior and Rodri was minimal, indicating how tight the voting was, with only a few votes potentially swaying the results.
Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony in protest, underscoring their discontent over Vinicius Junior's narrow defeat to Rodri.
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