Vinicius Jr, Rodri, or Jude Bellingham—who are you rooting for? The much-anticipated Ballon d’Or ceremony is just hours away, and these three athletes stand out as the frontrunners for the 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or. However, it appears that the results may have inadvertently been leaked before the event kicked off. A little spoiler warning, Real Madrid fans are not happy with the news that has just broken.

Prominent journalist Fabrizio Romano seems to have shared a huge spoiler regarding the Ballon d’Or results. According to his insights, both Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham will not claim the coveted award. Indeed, two of the leading candidates now appear to be out of contention. You might wonder why this is so. Romano reports that the 24-year-old. won’t travel to Paris for the awards show because he’s aware he won’t come away with the trophy.

For those unfamiliar with how this works, players often find out days in advance if they’re set to win, allowing time for promotional photos and video content. Hence it seems clear that Vinicius Jr anticipates leaving empty-handed. But that’s not all—Romano adds that none of Real Madrid’s stars will be present at this prestigious event either.

This includes fellow finalists Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. Even club manager Carlo Ancelotti and president Florentino Perez are skipping attendance due to a collective decision by management against participating in person at this year’s ceremony. Curious about fan reactions? It appears many disgruntled Real Madrid fans are expressing their frustration on Instagram right now.

Vinicius Jr’s reported Ballon d’Or snub leaves fans furious

It’s undeniable that Vinicius Jr has a substantial following who believes he is the rightful recipient of accolades this season, and he has certainly made a compelling argument for himself. With an impressive tally of 26 goals and 12 assists during the 2023-24 season, along with victories in the Champions League, La Liga, and Supercopa de España, his case is no doubt strong.

One fan expressed their support saying, “No one deserves this more than Vini…We are with you vini.”” even as they came to terms with his likely snub. Another supporter labeled the Ballon d’Or exclusion as ‘unacceptable,’ declaring, “If this really happens I’ll stop watching football! That’s is unacceptable.” Well, ‘robbery’ is one word that usually gets thrown around when events like these are concerned.

And this was no exception as one fan wrote, “Clear robbery, still Vini jnr best player in the world.” In response to the decision, another commented plainly: “Why not vini this thing is fully scam,” It’s clear that this choice has sparked considerable controversy—and not all of it positive.

Now, the question looms: Who will ultimately take home the Ballon d’Or? Currently, Rodri appears to be leading the pack. His accomplishments—including triumphs at Euro 2024 as well as success in both Premier League and Club competitions—bolster his candidacy significantly.

Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan and Argentina also presents a formidable challenge after achieving notable success on both club and international stages with 35 goals and 8 assists to his name. For now, we await the ceremony where official results will finally reveal who claims victory.