Fresh report sheds light on why Vinicius Junior might have been frustrated with Ballon d’Or snub

Vinicius Junior's non-attendance at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, where he finished second behind Rodri Hernandez, may be linked to his frustration with the result.

While he later expressed confidence in being the best player in the world after winning The Best award, the Ballon d'Or outcome seemed to have impacted his ego.

Diario AS reports that Vinicius is set to earn €20m per year in the final two years of his Real Madrid contract, a significant €5m increase from his current €15m salary.

This salary boost, along with contract bonuses triggered by awards like The Best, likely contributed to his frustration, especially given the potential €10m difference in earnings from the Ballon d'Or.