The recent Ballon d’Or Gala in Paris was highly controversial as Real Madrid refused to make the trip to the event after Vinicius Jr was revealed not to be the recipient of the prestigious individual award.
Carlo Ancelotti, who was named the best men’s coach on the night, was one of the masterminds behind the plan as the club came out in support of the Brazilian star who was the favourite to take the accolade home.
While many legends have come out supporting Real Madrid for their decision, the overall reception of the club’s stance has not gone down well with many claiming it to be Real Madrid’s arrogance and sense of entitlement.
Tebas speaks on the issue
Speaking to the media in a recent interaction via Mundo Deportivo, La Liga president Javier Tebas opened up about the topic and was very harsh on the Merengues for their immaturity in that respect.
“The position is incomprehensible. It was a childish attitude, a hot one, call it whatever you want,” said Tebas.
“Questioning France Football and an award that has been going on for many years and saying that UEFA has influenced not to give it to Vinicius is a lack of chivalry,” he added.
Elaborating on the poor image it reflected of the club, he said: “It’s a supremacist attitude, it seems that everything should revolve around them.”
Manchester City’s Rodri, who won the Premier League and the European Championships, was named the latest Ballon d’Or winner in the ceremony earlier this week with Vinicius finishing second.
France Football have since come out to reveal that no one knew of the winner including Rodri himself and that Real Madrid’s stance is puzzling.
Their explanation for Vinicius’ missing out was that he lost a significant number of points by competing against his own Real Madrid teammates including Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal.
Los Blancos, however, sniff UEFA’s hand in denying them the award.