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Barcelona ‘celebrated’ Vinicius Jr’s Ballon d’Or snub and viewed Rodri’s win as ‘karma’ against Real Madrid forward
Barcelona reportedly players revelled in Rodri's surprise Ballon d'Or triumph as Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was humbled on Monday evening.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The fallout continues over Vinicius Jr’s defeat to Rodri in the voting for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and former Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero among the latest to have their say on the outcome. While Real Madrid were left appalled by Vinicius’ snub, even refusing to attend the ceremony in Paris, Barcelona, fresh off a 4-0 drubbing over their rivals in the Clasico, were in a celebratory mood as they cheered Lamine Yamal’s success and Vinicius’ heartbreak.