Real Madrid impressed nobody by snubbing Ballon d’Or but they’ll feel decision to back Vinicius Jr made perfect sense

Real Madrid impressed nobody by snubbing Ballon d’Or but they’ll feel decision to back Vinicius Jr made perfect sense …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

REAL MADRID cancelling their appearance at the Ballon d’Or awards night was silly, small-minded and unsporting.

The Spanish club acted in support of Vinicius Jr, whose claim to be football star of the year was rejected in favour of Manchester City’s Rodri.

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Rodri won this year’s Ballon d’Or in a ceremony boycotted by Real MadridCredit: AP

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Real Madrid acted in support of runner-up Vinicius Jr, who has suffered appalling racist abuseCredit: Alamy

Real impressed no one. Yet, from the club’s…

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