In a surprising turn of events, Rodri was named the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner by France Football on Monday evening in Paris. Although widely anticipated to receive the honor, Vinicius Jr did not hide his disappointment, making his feelings clear in a powerful statement.
It was a nightmarish Monday in Madrid for Vinicius Jr! Leading up to the announcement, the Brazilian international, his inner circle, and Real Madrid had been deep in preparations for what they expected would be his crowning moment. The player had already celebrated the occasion with his close ones, seemingly preempting the expected honor.
A custom suit had been ordered, and several family members had already traveled to Madrid to join him before his departure for Paris. Internally, Rodri’s win sent shockwaves through the club, leading Florentino Perez to promptly cancel Madrid’s plans for the ceremony. “The Ballon d’Or and UEFA don’t respect Madrid, so Madrid won’t be where it’s not respected,” a club official reportedly commented privately.
Rodri takes Ballon d’Or; Vinicius Jr speaks out
While absent from the ceremony, Vinicius and his teammates followed Rodri’s win live. In response, his communications team opted for media silence, though Vini’s words left little doubt about his feelings. Refusing to dwell on the outcome, he seems ready to rise to the next challenge.
Barely twenty minutes after Rodri’s Ballon d’Or announcement, Vinicius Jr delivered a sharp, meaningful response. Disappointed and frustrated, the Real Madrid forward didn’t hold back, posting a strong message on social media: “I’ll do it ten times if necessary. They’re not ready.”
After an exceptional previous season, Vinicius Jr has the unwavering support of Real Madrid and its fans, who not only see him as an outstanding player but also as the symbol of a new generation of leaders for the club.
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