Ballon d'Or, Real and Ancelotti

Vinicius Jr’s Ballon d’Or snub gives Man City-Real Madrid rivalry a bitter edge
Their meetings with Real Madrid have been quarter-finals or semi-finals. In each of the last three seasons, the victor has gone on to win the Champions League. Now, rivalries are renewed in a knockout play-off.
Ancelotti on Real Madrid Ballon d’Or boycott: ‘Vinicius should have won instead of Rodri’
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed his belief that Real Madrid Vinicius Jr should have won the 2024 Ballon d'Or instead of Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
Ancelotti defends Real's Ballon d'Or snub
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti maintains his side were right to boycott last year's Ballon d'Or after Vinicius Jr was beaten to the award by Manchester City's Rodri.
Ancelotti Defends Real Madrid Snub As Vinicius Jr Faces Rodri’s Manchester City
Carlo Ancelotti defends Real Madrid's decision to boycott the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony after Vinicius Júnior was overlooked, as he faces Rodri’s Manchester City.
Carlo Ancelotti backs Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or snub ahead of Man City clash
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, has justified his team's choice to abstain from the Ballon d'Or ceremony last year.
Ancelotti defends Real Madrid Ballon d'Or snub
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti maintains his side were right to boycott last year's Ballon d'Or after Vinicius Jr was beaten to the award by Manchester City's Rodri.
'The subject is over': Guardiola dismisses Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott
Pep Guardiola said there was no bad blood between Manchester City and Real Madrid after the Spanish giant boycotted last year's Ballon d’Or awards in apparent protest. Madrid did not attend the gala ceremony in Paris in October when City midfielder Rodri was voted the best player in the world ahead of Brazil and Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.
Guardiola says no resentment lingers towards Real Madrid over Ballon d'Or snub
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City harboured no ill-feeling towards Real Madrid over their Ballon d'Or boycott as the sides prepared to renew their rivalry. Madrid's representatives failed to attend the ceremony to crown the world's best player last year after apparently hearing in advance that City's Rodri had won it ahead of their own prime candidate Vinicius Junior.
Carlo Ancelotti doubles down on Ballon d'Or snub and makes 'nightmare' Pep Guardiola claim
Real Madrid stars opted to skip the ceremony in October, believing Vinicius Jr. should have been named the world's best ...
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Rodri should’ve won Ballon d’Or in 2023, not Messi: Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti vehemently defended his sides’ decision to boycott the Ballon d’Or award ceremony last year ...
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Pep Guardiola dismisses Vinicius and Ronaldo, endorses Rodri as legitimate Ballon d’Or winner
With Vinicius Junior and Cristiano Ronaldo questioning the 2024 Ballon d'Or, Manchester City coach endorsed Rodri as the ...
Bold but necessary: Three reasons why Real Madrid should sell future Ballon d’Or hopeful
Recent reports from SPORT have suggested that Real Madrid’s dressing room is growing increasingly frustrated with Vinicius Jr ...
Real Madrid Star Vinicius Jr. Opens Transfer Talks With Paris Saint-Germain, Reports SPORT
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has reportedly had his camp open talks with continental rival Paris Saint-Germain.
Vinicius Jr to ditch Real Madrid? Luka Modric among stars tired of Brazil star's attitude amid claims he has not been the same since Ballon d'Or snub as Saudi Arab…
Vinicius Junior could make a stunning move to Saudi Arabia after alienating a number of his Real Madrid team-mates, per a new ...