Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham will reportedly not attend the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony due to Rodri's win.

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or after Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid cancelled their trip to Paris for the awards.

Reports are circulating that Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr and most of the Real Madrid brass will skip the ceremony upon learning that the Brazilian will not win the award, paving the way for a player whose position has never claimed the Ballon d'Or.

Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid will not travel to France after reportedly learning Rodri will win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

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Fuming Real Madrid are reportedly set to snub tonight's Ballon d'Or ceremony completely - after learning Vinicius Jr will lose out to Rodri. The prestigious award ceremony takes place in Paris and it had looked tight between the Brazil winger and Man City playmaker to win it.

A list purporting to show the top 12 finishers in the 2024 men's Ballon d'Or has gone viral before Monday night's official ceremony in Paris.