Did the Ballon d'Or Voting System Hurt Vinicius Jr.? A Look into Real Madrid's Star-Studded Dilemma
In the world of football, few awards are as prestigious as the Ballon d'Or. Each year, this golden trophy ignites debates, fuels rivalries, and even leaves some players and fans with bittersweet feelings. This year, the case of Vinicius Jr. provides an intriguing example of how the voting dynamics can affect players within the same team. According to Vincent Garcia from France Football, Real Madrid's roster strength may have ironically cost Vinicius a higher spot in the ranking. The "Real Madrid Factor" Vinicius Jr., one of the brightest stars in Real Madrid, saw himself among an elite group of top players. But rather than benefiting from this association, Garcia suggests that he actually suffered from it. With both Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal securing spots in the top 5, Vinicius ended up competing indirectly against his own teammates for points. This phenomenon is significant because it indicates that Real Madrid's stellar lineup may have divided the vote...