Real Madrid has decided not to send Vinicius Junior or any representatives to the Ballon d’Or event this evening. The club is aware that Vinicius will not be the winner. This information was shared by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. He stated on his X account: “BREAKING: Vinicius Jr will NOT be traveling to Paris as Real Madrid knows he will NOT win the Ballon d’Or. No one from Real Madrid will be present at the ceremony, including Florentino Pérez, Vini Jr, Carlo Ancelotti, or Jude Bellingham.”