The Ballon d'Or ceremony has sparked controversy after Vinicius Jr. was surprisingly snubbed from winning the award. France Football's editor-in-chief suggests that Real Madrid teammates Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal may have hampered Vinicius' chances of winning. However, this claim is met with skepticism by many in the football community. The debate highlights the complexities of voting systems and the subjective nature of awards.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2024/10/29/france-football-blames-real-madrid-teammates-for-vinicius-jr-ballon-dor-snub/