Real Madrid is not happy with how the Ballon d’Or selection process went down as they feel that their player Vinicius Jr who was expected to win the award initially got overlooked unfairly.
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There were reports indicating a change in predictions that Manchester City's Rodri might be the winner for the Ballon d'Or award.
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This shows how the selection process for the award can be quite unpredictable even though Vinícius is a candidate to win it. But different factors like contributions or achievements could sway the final decision.
Real Madrid has shown dissatisfaction with how the Ballon d’Or winner was chosen and feels that their player Vinicius Jr who was expected to win initially was unjustly ignored in the selection process leading to no Real Madrid representatives or Vinicius Jr being present at the event.
The Ballon d’Or winner is determined through a voting process involving team coaches and captains along, with journalist's input.
This year’s award seems to reflect a trend towards players who excelled not in club competitions but also made an impact, during international tournaments.
In the past the Ballon d'Or has tended to lean towards players who play a role in their teams performance goal scorers or creative midfielders who are directly involved in making or scoring goals.
Although Vinícius has played a role for Real Madrid in the Champions League it's possible that the award selection could have been swayed by players with notable statistical impacts in different major competitions or leagues as well.
In short Vinícius Júnior had a chance for the Ballon d’Or due to his performances.
However the awards outcome is subject to votes and media impact often influenced by football politics potentially favoring a players story or impact this year.