Rodri has weighed in on the Ballon d'Or fallout with Real Madrid by suggesting Vinicius Junior was not even his closest rival for the prestigious award.

The world might still be talking about the controversial 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, but Carlo Ancelotti insisted the decision is in the past for both Real Madrid and Vinícius Júnior. When asked about Vinícius Jr.

Carlo Ancelotti addresses the Ballon d'Or controversy surrounding Vinícius Júnior, emphasizing that the player’s sadness stems from the tragedy in Valencia rather than the award itself, as he maintains focus on the looming UEFA Champions League match against AC Milan.

Rodri has said he has no problem with Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid after they boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

A fresh insight into the call made by La Liga giants Real Madrid not to attend the recent Ballon d’Or ceremony has on Tuesday been provided.And it points towards the decision as having been far

Vinicius Junior, one of Real Madrid's brightest stars, is no stranger to controversy. The Brazilian winger has not only become a target for racist abuse but has also faced criticism for his reactions on the field.

Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has broken his silence on the viral celebration following his award victory, where he referenced Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr. Two weeks after the 2024 Ballon d’Or gala, Rodri has addressed his viral video mocking Vinicius Jr.