Ballon d’Or: 'They're so Entitled – Aguero Criticizes Real Madrid after Vinicius Loses Award

Former Manchester City and Barcelona striker, Sergio Agüero has criticized Real Madrid for their reaction to Vinicius Junior's loss of the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

Agüero remarked, "Football is for everyone, not just Real Madrid – they are so entitled." This comment came after Manchester City's Rodri was awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or, surpassing Vinicius Junior, who was widely expected to win.

The decision led to Real Madrid boycotting the event, as they believed their player had been unfairly overlooked despite his massive contributions to the club's La Liga and Champions League victories.

Real Madrid's dissatisfaction with the outcome was evident, as they deemed the result "unfair" and "shameful," labeling it a "historic robbery." The club's stance was further solidified by their absence from the ceremony in Paris, even though they were honored with two awards: Club of the Year and Coach of the Year for Carlo Ancelotti.

The situation has sparked a broader debate about the credibility of the Ballon d'Or awards, especially within the Real Madrid camp, which now questions the integrity of the accolades following Vinicius' snub.