Vinícius outraged! Tension is brewing at Real Madrid amid the 2026 Ballon d'Or race
Tension could be brewing at Real Madrid amid the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. According to The Athletic, Vinícius Júnior is reportedly unhappy that the club's leadership is actively backing Kylian Mbappé's candidacy for the prestigious individual award.
According to the source, the Madrid dressing room has been discussing the French forward's prospects and considers him one of the leading contenders for victory. At the same time, the club is reportedly putting significant pressure on Mbappé's rivals in the race for the trophy, according to the publication's source.
Everyone in the dressing room sees it and discusses it. At the club, they believe the Ballon d'Or will go to Mbappé. Real are really putting immense pressure on the competition, — The Athletic quotes its source as saying.
It should be noted that Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé are among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The award ceremony will take place on October 26 in London and will be the 70th in the prize's history.
The winner will be determined by a vote of 100 journalists from countries ranked in the FIFA top 100.
Jan Novak
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