Florentino Perez the Real Madrid president has publicly criticized journalists from four countries who did not vote for Vinicius Junior during the 2024 Ballon d’Or voting process.
Perez’s comments come after Rodri was announced as the winner of the prestigious award, beating out Vinicius in the process.
Perez specifically called out journalists from Namibia, Uganda, Albania, and Finland, stating that if they had not voted, Vinicius would have taken home the award.
He emphasized that not a single vote was cast for Vinicius from these countries.
Implications of Florentino Perez’s Outburst;
Interestingly, Perez noted that one of the journalists from Finland has since resigned and announced that they will no longer be part of the jury.
Perez expressed appreciation for this decision, suggesting that it is a step in the right direction towards accountability.
Perez’s comments highlight the ongoing controversy surrounding the Ballon d’Or voting process and the perceived snub of Vinicius Junior.
The debate is likely to continue, with many fans and pundits weighing in on the matter.
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