Capello and Suker go in hard on Messi and Ronaldo

"It's a lack of respect for the players, the journalists and the footballing world," Capello began as he pulled no punches. 

He was not they only one to hold this view. There were various others who attended the gala who gave their view on the situation and the general consensus was that they should have been there. 

"Everyone was there for the Oscars," the Italian went on to say, drawing a comparison to the famous film awards.

"Perhaps they have won too many prizes and they don't like losing. In life, you must be good when you win but also when you lose. 

Croatian football president, Davor Suker, was equally as put out by the absence of the game's two biggest names: "You must be a gentleman when you win, but also when you lose.

"The attitude of a bad loser? It's true that Ronaldo and Messi, who both played for their clubs on Sunday, will play again on Wednesday. But that is also the case for their team-mates including Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos, who were present."