Ballon d'Or 2024: Real Madrid boycotts ceremony over Vini Jr. snub after Rodri win
While highly coveted, the 2024 Ballon d'Or, an individual award in soccer, brought forth a plot twist that is already creating waves. The very early announcement of the award being given to Rodri, the midfielder for Manchester City and the Spanish national team, instead of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, has truly set tongues wagging in the soccer fraternity. A decision of this nature made a number of people take sides and question the fairness of such a decision.
Marta slams Ballon d’Or choice: why NWSL and Orlando Pride star backs Real Madrid’s Vini Jr
The Orlando Pride and NWSL star once again proved that her influence on the sport goes well off the pitch. Not only an extremely skilled player but also because she has a voice to be reckoned with in matters concerning the sport, the soccer legend did not mince words in her criticism of the absence of Vinícius Júnior's name among the top candidates for the 2024 Ballon d'Or. "What kind of Ballon d'Or is this?" she wrote to her social media in a post that went promptly viral and found resonance among fans worldwide.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: La Liga Preview
The Bernabeu is all set to host the biggest fixture in a calendar year as Real Madrid faces Barcelona in a La Liga fixture on Saturday. The ‘El Clasico’ has a special place in the hearts of the soccer fans, as the Spanish elites have had a great cut-throat battle every time they’ve met in the past for a clash. What makes it more interesting is the quality of the players that are a part of this battle.