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Barcelona Taunt Real Madrid Over Ballon d’Or Boycott as Lamine Yamal Claims Kopa Trophy
Paris, France – Barcelona couldn’t resist taking a dig at Real Madrid after the Spanish giants’ decision to boycott the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Real Madrid’s Absence:
Vinicius Jr, a nominee for the Kopa Trophy, skipped the event in protest of the Ballon d’Or’s voting process.
Barcelona’s Jibe:
“Congratulations to Lamine Yamal on the Kopa Trophy! Looks like some teams didn’t need to attend to feel winners,” Barcelona tweeted.
Lamine Yamal’s Victory:
The 21-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder edged out Vinicius Jr and other contenders.
Real Madrid’s Reaction:
“Vinicius Jr’s absence was a statement against the Ballon d’Or’s biased voting,” Real Madrid stated.
Football World Reacts:
“Barcelona’s tweet is salt in the wound,” Spanish football pundit, Guillem Balague, commented.
“Real Madrid’s boycott backfired,” football journalist, Dermot Corrigan, added.
Background:
Real Madrid criticized the Ballon d’Or’s voting process, claiming bias against their players.
Implications:
– Real Madrid’s boycott may fuel rivalry with Barcelona.
– Vinicius Jr’s absence sparks debate on player recognition.
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