Vinicius Junior Absent from Ballon d'Or Amid Reports He Won't Win

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Real Madrid's decision to cancel their trip to Paris for the Ballon d'Or ceremony suggests that Brazilian star Vinicius Junior will not be awarded the prestigious title. The club's flight, which was set to carry 50 members, was abruptly called off after receiving information indicating Vinicius's non-selection. This cancellation has raised eyebrows within the club, as they feel it is unjust for Vinicius not to be recognized as the best football player in the world. Reliable journalist Fabricio Romano confirmed that Vinicius will not be attending the ceremony, alongside other key figures from Real Madrid, including president Florentino Perez and coach Carlo Ancelotti. With Vinicius absent, the frontrunner for the award is now Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder, who had an outstanding season, winning the European Cup, Premier League, and FA Cup.