I Real Madrid has decided not to send forward Vinicius Junior or any club representative to the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris tonight, reportedly due to their belief that Vinicius will not be named the winner. The club’s decision, disclosed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, highlights the LaLiga giant’s stance on the event, which will honor the world’s top footballer.

Romano shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account: “BREAKING: Vinicius Jr will NOT travel to Paris as Real Madrid know he will NOT win the Ballon d’Or. No one from Real Madrid will attend the ceremony. No Florentino Pérez, no Vini Jr, no Carlo Ancelotti, no Jude Bellingham.”

This absence marks a rare move by Real Madrid, whose players and officials are typically present at the prestigious event, especially with stars often in contention for the top prize. Despite Vinicius Junior’s impressive performances over the past season, the club’s decision suggests they are aware the award will go to another player.

While Real Madrid remains focused on their ongoing LaLiga and Champions League campaigns, their absence from tonight’s ceremony is likely to spark discussions within the football community about the Ballon d’Or selection process and its influence on club attendance.