Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d'Or gala because Vinicius Júnior would not receive a prize.
This prompts a strong reaction from German football star Mats Hummels. In his podcast "Alleine ist schwer", he compares Real Madrid's actions to those of former US President Donald Trump, who refused to concede defeat in the previous presidential election.
It's so disrespectful to the other candidates. It's really bad, says Hummels, according to Bild.
Manchester City's Rodri took home the prize for the world's best football player 2024 ahead of Real Madrid's Vinicius Júnior and Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid was awarded the prize for the best team 2024 and its coach Carlo Ancelotti was crowned coach of the year. But no one was in Paris to accept the prizes.
