As the stars of soccer gathered in Paris for the Ballon d’Or ceremony – an event which celebrates the very best of the sport – there was one very notable absentee.

Real Madrid made a statement against Osasuna after recent struggles, scoring four goals, with Los Blancos forward Vinicius Jr scoring a brilliant hat-trick. The

Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. has on Tuesday received fresh backing in his claim to be world football’s best player.The subject of wide-man Vinícius’ place amongst the game’s very best has of