Real Madrid hosted their General Assembly on Sunday, with club president Florentino Perez commenting on Vinicius Jr's recent Ballon d'Or snub.

The Brazilian was expected to win the award until the morning of the ceremony, when it was revealed that Man City's Rodri will become the first Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo to take home the Ballon d'Or.

Upon hearing the news, neither Perez, Vinicius Jr or any of Madrid's congregation travelled to Paris for the event, as they felt that the outcome was unjust.

Shortly after the official announcement, Vinicius Jr made his feelings known, taking to X to say: 'I'll do it 10 times if I have to. They're not ready.'

The winger played 49 games for club and country in 2023-24, scoring 26 goals and providing 11 assists, as well as winning three trophies - the UEFA Champions League, La Liga and the Supercopa de Espana.

Perez had not publicly addressed the result until Sunday's assembly, where he labelled Vinicius Jr the best player in the world and addressed the adversity the 24-year-old has faced in his career.

'We are proud of a player like Vinicius. For us, and for most football fans, the best player in the world,' Perez said, as per Mundo Deportivo.

'Dear Vini, I want you to know that Real Madrid is proud of you, of everything you have had to endure at many times, unfairly. All this has made you the player you are.'

Perez also commented on Kylian Mbappe's blockbuster summer move from Paris Saint-Germain, who has netted six times in 12 league games so far for Madrid.

'The arrival of Mbappe has been one of the events in the world of football. As I said that day, he has been making an effort that many cannot even imagine. And he has already helped us win the first title: the European Super Cup,' he said.

Lastly, the 77-year-old tipped his hat to retired players Toni Kroos and Joselu, who both left Real Madrid in the summer.

'It will be very difficult to see someone like Kroos again, one of the best in our history and one of the greatest legends of world football,' he said.

'His tribute on the 25th of May was moving, unforgettable. Dear Toni, thank you for everything you have given us. You know that this will always be your home.

'I also want to remember Joselu, who took us to the final of the 15th. Thank you, dear Joselu.'