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Madrid Told Me Not to Go – Vinicius on Ballon d’Or Absence
Vinicius Junior has revealed that Real Madrid instructed him not to attend last year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony.
The Brazilian winger was seen as a strong contender for the award, with many backing him to beat Manchester City’s Rodri. But just before the event, Madrid reportedly pulled back on their plans after it was leaked that Rodri would be named the best player in the world.
Even Carlo Ancelotti, who won Manager of the Year, didn’t show up at the ceremony.
Speaking on the issue, Vinicius said, “There are people who vote, and that’s it. I’ll have more chances to win awards and titles with this club. The club told me not to go to the gala and stay in Madrid, so I did.”
Captain of the Morocco national team, Achraf Hakimi, has shared his thoughts on the controversial topic surrounding AFCON 2025.
It can be noted that the team was accused of taking towels belonging to opposition goalkeepers during matches, which sparked criticism from fans and observers, with many calling for consequences.
Hakimi expressed his disappointment over the situation, stating “I don’t feel proud about the image we gave off with the towels. Even though that happened, the team did well in the competition. We showed respect for our opponents in the tournament.”
Ademola Lookman has praised Atlético Madrid following their 2–0 victory over Barcelona.
It can be noted that the match ended 2–0, with goals scored by Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth.
Speaking in a recent interview, Lookman commended the team’s performance and unity “It was a good result. The performance of the team, especially not to concede here, shows the work everyone’s been doing and the togetherness.”
Young Arsenal player Max Dowman is making headlines after reaching a major milestone—becoming the youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.
The previous record was held by Lamine Yamal, who made his appearance at 16 years and 223 days. Dowman, however, has now broken that record at just 16 years and 97 days.
The youngster continues to show great promise, adding another impressive achievement to his early career.
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