Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has asserted that Vinicius Junior is not upset about missing out on the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
In a press conference on Monday, Ancelotti stated that the Brazilian forward’s unhappiness stems from the recent floods that have severely impacted Valencia, Spain.
The La Liga match between Real Madrid and Valencia was postponed due to this tragedy last week.
Ancelotti said: “Vinicius Jr is sad but not because of the Ballon d’Or…
“He is sad because of what’s happening in Valencia”.
Vinicius Jr lost the Ballon d’Or to Manchester City’s Rodri, despite being a huge favourite to win it.
He finished second in the voting while Madrid team-mate Jude Bellingham came third.