In 2024, the coveted Ballon d'Or was awarded to Spanish footballer Rodri, a midfielder for English club Manchester City.
Leading up to the ceremony, most analysts and bookmakers believed that Real Madrid's winger Vinicius Junior would take home the prize. However, at the last moment it became clear that the trophy would go to the Spanish player. The Madrid club is outraged by the situation and has pointed fingers at the person responsible.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is convinced that UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin significantly influenced the result. According to Perez, the reason for this is that he and the Madrid club support the creation of a football Super League, while Ceferin vehemently opposes this tournament.