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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.”
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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