Florentino Perez says it is very difficult for any player to explain it Real Madrid Winning the Ballon d’Or in a process where “surprising things” took place points to a change in criteria that led to UEFA’s entry and the white team not attending the gala.
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“Rhodri He deserves a Ballon d’Or, but not this year. This year, the Ballon d’Or should be awarded to a Real Madrid player. Regardless of which criteria are used. Whether it was Vinicius, as the cheers of the world fans pointed out; Or by our captain, Dani Carvaj, given the added weight appropriate for the Euro Cup; And Jude Bellingham too. It is very difficult to explain why a Real Madrid player does not win. Amazing things have happened,” explained the leader of the White team.
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During Florentino Perez’s speech to the club’s assembly, he pointed to UEFA entering this year as co-organizer of the award due to those “surprising things” that have happened.
“It is the first time UEFA has jointly organized the award,” UEFA said in a statement group Y France FootballThey say they don’t have influence, but they have it. They increased the number of players to vote for from five to ten and increased the number of points each journalist can award to a player. In addition, there are non-participating journalists from countries like India and other minors,” he noted.
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For example, Namibia, Uganda, Albania and Finland. “Without these four, Vinicius would have won the Ballon d’Or,” he added.
“Some people wouldn’t put Vini in the top ten (laughs). Look, really. “The Finnish journalist has realized his mistake and resigned and said he will no longer be part of the Ballon d’Or, at least he recognizes it,” he concluded.
“Votes at the Ballon d’Or should be in the hands of recognized dignitaries. Let everyone understand that with their vote they are risking their reputation,” he continued. “For this reason, it is appropriate that Real Madrid not attend this Ballon d’Or gala,” he explained. .
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