'Slightly Trumpian' – German defenders compare Real Madrid to Donald Trump after Ballon d'Or snub

Real Madrid's decision to boycott Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony has been criticized by many people in football. Florentino Perez is said to have been the driving force behind the snub, after discovering that Vinicius Junior had missed out on the 2024 award to Rodri Hernandez.

The latest figure to have his way on the subject is Mats Hummels. Ace for MDhe called Real Madrid's decision “slightly Trumpian”, comparing it to one that would be taken by US presidential candidate Donald Trump.

“There is no doubt that someone from Real Madrid deserved it, but there are other fantastic players who are very good. Not honoring them is a bad thing. There were teams that were at a greater disadvantage in international football, let me put it this way “.

It is a fair assessment to say that Rodri was a deserved winner of the Ballon d'Or 2024, even Real Madrid clearly see it as an insult.