The evening of the Ballon d'Or wanted to be grand, with the promise of an intact suspense until the final revelation at the Théâtre du Châtelet. However, the idea that the name of the winner has already leaked has immersed itself in the discussions, throwing a shadow on a ceremony supposed to celebrate excellence and surprise.
Golden ball: the suspense broken behind the scenes?
In reality, the secret did not fully explode in broad daylight. Vincent Garcia, editor -in -chief of France Footballrecognized on the channel the team that, for logistical reasons, he had to inform some key people in the organization. The director of the ceremony, in particular, could not be kept away, at the risk of being caught at the time of the announcement. On the other hand, Ruud Gullit, presenter of the evening, said that he had not been put in the confidence, and that he preferred to improvise.
This is not the first time that the confidentiality of the Ballon d'Or has aroused debate. Already last year, Real Madrid had discovered upstream that Vinicius would not be crowned. This time, Vincent Garcia assures that no club has been warned, even if it means offending certain institutions.
If the secret remains officially preserved for the public, the confession confirms that it is impossible to completely contain the information. The Ballon d'Or retains its brilliance, but its mystery seems more fragile than ever.
