The 2024 Ballon d'Or vote continues to cause controversy Real Madrid.
French outlet The team confirmed the final data behind the way the vote played as star of Los Blancos Vinicius Junior finished second.
The ceremony was memorably thrown into chaos on October 28 as Real Madrid opted for a sensational boycott of the awards after being informed that Vinicius did not win it.
The final tallies show how close the race was between eventual winner Rodri and Vinicius Jr, with the former beating the race by just 41 votes as per France Football.
Rodri spoke to FF about his delight at winning the award for the first time in his career and his reaction to Real Madrid's strange stance on Vinicius Jr.
“When your value is recognized at a very high level, final winner or not, it's good to come,” he said.
“You know how to win, but also knowing how to lose is important. This year, with my injury and rehabilitation, this event was like a breath of fresh air. When I made the decision to go, it was a superb evening “.
U Manchester City The midfield lynchpin has been in Spain as part of the next phase of his injury rehabilitation program as he remains sidelined until at least June following knee surgery last month.
