Agent Jorge Mendes introduced Barcelona President to Paris Saint-Germain star at Ballon d’Or gala

Real Madrid chose to boycott the Ballon d’Or gala in Paris, protesting Vinicius Junior's exclusion, while Barcelona embraced the event enthusiastically.

The Blaugrana took advantage of their rivals' absence, celebrating Lamine Yamal's Kopa trophy win, along with Dani Olmo and Pau Cubarsi being nominated for awards, and all three women’s awards going to Barcelona players.

Additionally, reports from Relevo indicate that agent Jorge Mendes facilitated a meeting between Barcelona President Joan Laporta and PSG midfielder Vitinha.

Although Barcelona has no plans to pursue Vitinha, it is noted that Mendes operates with specific intentions, even if those plans do not always materialize.