The publication of the list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or is one of the most anticipated events by football fans, season after season. This Tuesday, France Football revealed the 30 players candidates for the supreme individual distinction, with, inevitably, a large contingent of players from Paris Saint-Germain. And some major absentees have already been highlighted, including some Parisians, such as DĂ©sirĂ© DouĂ© or Bradley Barcola, today at Liverpool.
Among the other notable absentees, we also find Raphinha, Spanish champion with FC Barcelona, ​​as well as his teammates Pedri and Dani Olmo, who were also world champions with Spain. Olmo was also one of the major players of this Roja which went to the end on American lands this summer. Three notable absences, especially since in the previous edition, the Brazilian finished in fifth position, while Pedri finished eleventh in the votes. Absences that provoke reactions in Catalonia.
More Merengues than Blaugrana
“Injustice with Barça”title for example the newspaper Sportwho is already campaigning for Lamine Yamal and Rodri, while Pau Cubarsi completes this trio of Blaugrana nominees. “It is strange not to see their names in an extended list where other players like Sadio ManĂ©, Julián Quiñones or Dayot Upamecano appear”writes the media about the absences of Barcelona players. “Barça’s representation in the list is surprisingly low to the point where it is even lower than that of Real Madrid, who bring Kylian MbappĂ©, VinĂcius Junior, Jude Bellingham and brand new arrival Marc Cucurella”indicates for its part El Periodicowho does not understand why Real Madrid has more nominees after a blank season.
“Three noted absences”indicates for its part the newspaper Mundo Deportivo. On social networks, many Barcelona supporters also railed against the absence of Olmo, Pedri and Raphinha. Note that FC Barcelona also has options to win in the best young people category, since Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal are named. See you on October 26 for the ceremony.
