Ancelotti emphasized that Rodrygo, a significant player, was notably absent from the list unveiled last month.

Ancelotti, in his media statement on Friday, emphasized that the Brazilian player is an “important” player and should have been included in the selection.

“For sure Rodrygo should have been among the nominees for the Ballon d’Or, no doubt,” he said

“I understand his sadness, he’s right. For me, he’s an important player and there are zero problems.”

Real Madrid boasts the highest number of players on the list, with popular names like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham included.