Vinicius Jr ‘devastated’ by Ballon d’Or snub after ‘inviting 50 friends to Madrid for celebration party’

VINICIUS JUNIOR had to reportedly cancel a huge party and has been left “devastated” after missing out on the Ballon d’Or.

The Real Madrid star, 24, was convinced he was going to be crowned the best player on the planet at the glamorous ceremony in Paris on Monday.

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But just hours before the show got underway, it was leaked that Manchester City’s Rodri was the winner instead.

Real Madrid were left furious and boycotted, with his team-mates and club chiefs all missing from the event.

Reports from Spanish outlet AS claim Vinicius is heartbroken over the snub.

He had to supposedly axe a pre-planned party for around 50 people.

Nike have had to scrap the specially designed boots they made to commemorate his success.

And they are now forced to adjust plans for him to unveil a new store in the centre of Madrid as the Ballon d’Or winner.

Real Madrid TV reportedly had five hours of programming in place to celebrate.

Vini even allegedly taunted Barcelona star Gavi in their 4-0 El Clasico defeat on Saturday by telling him: “I’m going to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday.”

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Real Madrid claimed Uefa “do not respect” the club in a furious statement.

And a defiant Vinicius tweeted: “I’ll do it 10x if I have to. They’re not ready.”

Ballon d’Or chief Vincent Garcia has suggested that the Brazilian missed out as his team-mates Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal, who came third and fourth respectively, took votes off him.

But many of his pals have came out to slam what they see as an injustice.

Among those is Brazil and Tottenham star Richarlison, who ranted: “All of us who live football eagerly await the individual awards each season.

“Today, all Brazilians who love football woke up expecting to see another player from our country win an award for the best in the world after so long.

“Unfortunately, for reasons that no one can understand, the award did not come.

“And don’t get me wrong, Rodri is a great player who deserves to be among the best.

“But Vini not winning the Ballon d’Or was embarrassing, and the only one who lost today was football.

“I remember Vini saying that his dream was to see the whole of Brazil cheering for him. And that day was today.

“You are a giant and the best in the world, kid. And no trophy will change that. Keep going and never shut up. We’re together.”