Just hours after Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d’Or, Vinicius Jr. posted a picture of the entire team on social media, with a Brazil star claiming that his against cost him the prize.

Following his exclusion from the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Vinicius Junior tweeted a full squad portrait with his Real Madrid teammates and management.

Vinicius Junior has shared a full squad photo with his Real Madrid team-mates and management after being being snubbed for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

Whether it was an act of defiance or a show of unity, the Madrid winger and friends are all smiles as they pose for an official photo at their home ground, the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, which ‘Vini Jr’ posted to his Instagram page.

Whether it was a gesture of solidarity or defiance, the Madrid winger and his companions are beaming as they pose for an official photo at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, their home field, which ‘Vini Jr’ uploaded on his Instagram profile.

Despite being heavily favored to win the most coveted individual award in football, the Brazilian winger lost the night’s vote to Rodri, the midfield virtuoso for Manchester City.

Just hours before the glamorous awards event began in Paris on Monday night, Vinicius Jr. and his Madrid colleagues were to sensationally skip it due to early “leaked” news of the outcome.

According to a report, Vinicius Jr. feels that his public against cost him the Ballon d’Or and was a major reason why players and coaches chose not to attend the ceremony after finding out their winger would not be receiving the highest honor.