Real Madrid has made a decisive break with France Football and its Ballon d'Or awards, with the shadow of UEFA's growing influence looming large. For years, Florentino Pérez's club helped elevate the prestige of the Ballon d'Or, but this relationship has now soured. The sentiment within Real Madrid is that the award has lost its value, with accusations of injustice, deceit, and a betrayal of the award's original spirit being the main reasons for severing ties.

Tensions escalated on Monday when communication between the club and France Football was abruptly cut off around midday. The message from Valdebebas was clear: Real Madrid no longer wishes to be associated with these awards, marking a complete shift in the club's attitude. This isn't a reaction born out of frustration over a single event but a long-standing buildup of grievances, exacerbated by UEFA's growing role in the awards process.

Vinicius Junior and the club had planned to attend the Ballon d'Or gala in Paris, with festivities and even a Nike event lined up in Madrid for the Brazilian star. However, by Sunday night, it became apparent that Vinicius would not win the award. After much deliberation, the decision was made to cancel the trip altogether. This was not just Vinicius' choice but a club-wide decision.

The growing influence of UEFA in the Ballon d'Or process has been a key factor in Real Madrid’s decision to distance itself from the awards. The club believes this shift undermines the integrity of the process, which they feel has become riddled with politics. The controversy is not aimed at individual winners like Rodri, whom Real Madrid respects, but rather at the perceived manipulation behind the scenes.

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