Unveiling Ballon d'Or Votes: El Salvador's Journalist Reportedly Omitted Vinicius, Adding to Madrid's Frustration

The anticipation for the complete Ballon d'Or voting results is high, with one nation notably omitting Real Madrid's Brazilian star Vinicius Jr. from their top 10 picks. The absence of Vinicius Jr. from the 2024 Ballon d'Or list has sparked widespread discontent among Real Madrid fans, media, and even the household pets, who are reportedly incensed that Manchester City's standout player, Rodri, has claimed the prestigious golden award.

With the full list of Ballon d'Or votes yet to be revealed, it's been observed that one country has not placed Real Madrid's Brazilian winger within their top 10 selections. The outrage in Madrid over Vinicius Jr.'s exclusion from the 2024 Ballon d'Or is palpable. Fans, journalists, and even the pets in your home are said to be seething with anger over Rodri, Manchester City's top talent, winning the coveted trophy. If tempers are already flaring, avoid mentioning El Salvador. Understanding the Ballon d’Or Process For the men's category, 100 journalists—one from each of FIFA's top 100 ranked countries—cast their votes for the winner from a list of 30 nominees. They also vote for the Yashin Trophy (for the best male goalkeeper), as well as the Men's Coach of the Year and Men's Club of the Year. Conversely, the women's Ballon d'Or is decided by a panel of 50 journalists, one from each of FIFA's top 50 ranked countries for women's football, who also choose from the same 30-player list. This panel is responsible for the Women's Coach of the Year and Women's Club of the Year awards. Each voter ranks their top 10 candidates for the Ballon d'Or, allocating points in descending order: 15 points for their first choice, then 12, 10, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point for the subsequent picks. The Ballon d'Or is awarded to the player with the highest aggregate points from all votes. Reports from Spain suggest that the journalist from El Salvador did not consider the Real Madrid winger in their top 10 for the Ballon d'Or. While official confirmation is pending, it is suggested that Bellingham, Haaland, and Kroos were among the top 3 choices of the journalist in question. Rest assured, as soon as we have the verified news, it will be reported on AS USA.