Overview

• Rodri, from Manchester City, secured his first Ballon d'Or after a stellar season, topping Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.
• Real Madrid players and officials boycotted the Paris ceremony, expressing dissatisfaction with the award outcome.
• Vinícius Júnior and teammates publicly voiced their disagreement, labeling the decision as 'football politics.'
• Spain's national coach criticized Real Madrid's absence, suggesting it was detrimental to the sport's image.
• The Ballon d'Or, organized by France Football and UEFA, faced backlash despite Rodri's impressive achievements.