Ballon d'Or host hints at last-minute script changes as fans react

Didier Drogba’s latest social media activity has sparked a wave of comments on social media
His subtle comment, while open, has given voice to fans who believe Vinicius’ Ballon d’Or sweet was unfair
One online user boldly claimed that Drogba just “confirmed” that Vinicius Junior had been robbed

Didier Drogba, host of the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, has sparked debate online after revealing last-minute changes were made to his script.

Drogba, a familiar face at recent Ballon d’Or galas, took to the stage again on October 28 in a sharp white tuxedo and headlined the event at Paris’s Theater du Chatelet.

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba's admission that changes had been made to his Ballon d'Or scripts has sparked wild reactions. — Didier Drogba’s admission that changes had been made to his Ballon d’Or scripts has sparked wild reactions. Photos by Eurasia Sport Images and Franck Fife.
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At this year’s ceremony, Manchester City’s Rodri was crowned winner of the Ballon d’Or, leaving behind stars such as Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. Air sports.

According to 90 minutesRodri’s historic victory, making him the first Premier League player since then to claim the accolade Christiano Ronaldo in 2008 it stirred Madridista fans around the world, who had high hopes for Vinicius.

Drogba’s comments sparked wild reactions online

Drogbas social media The post citing “last-minute changes” to the evening’s script has fueled theories and drawn a wave of backlash from fans.

Many believe his confession subtly hinted at a twist in the pricing decision, and social media responded with comments.

Fans react to Drogba’s ‘last-minute’ claim

One user, @HopeRemy, joked:

“Drogba just confirmed that Vinicius has been robbed .”

Another fan, @Phils_24, echoed the sentiment, suggesting:

‘Drogba just confirmed they robbed Vini without spelling it out.’

@Shebbylove10 expressed his condolences and said:

“It eats at you because you know for a fact that Vini Jr. has been robbed.’

Meanwhile, @governor1034 stated:

Fans scream after the Ballon d’Or is aimed at Vini

Meanwhile, fans also expressed themselves outrage towards the Ballon d’Or organizers after Vinicius was notably left out of a celebratory team photo shared online.

The official Ballon d’Or X account posted the image to commemorate Real Madrid’s achievements.

Yet the absence of Vini – who was considered a strong candidate for the prestigious award – has led to criticism and disappointment among supporters.

When Drogba ‘ended’ the GOAT debate

In an earlier publication YEN.com.gh reported that Didier Drogba once waded into the iconic debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The former Chelsea star claimed to have a clear position on who was the superior player, despite the division on the subject.