Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has defended the club’s decision to boycott the Ballon d'Or. Los Blancos protested after learning Vinicius Jr had missed out on the top prize to Manchester City star Rodri. The club's entourage were set to take a private plane to the event in Paris on the Monday afternoon, only to stop before boarding after getting word that the Brazilian forward had missed out. As such the likes of boss Carlo Ancelotti, England star Jude Bellingham - who placed third