The 2024 Ballon d’Or election caused a lot of noise.
If Rodri’s victory brought his share of happyit also disappointed many people who expected to see Vinicius Jr lift the trophy this Monday evening at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
The Manchester City midfielder did not deserve anything with a brilliant season marked by a Premier League title and success at the Euro with Spain.
However, several football players have expressed their incomprehension following the non-consecration of the Real Madrid strikerpresented as the big favorite for weeks. Among them, Richarlison, his teammate in the Brazilian selection, said that this result represented a loss for football.
The Brazilian dream shattered
Like many of his compatriots, the Auriverde striker hoped to see one of his own win the prestigious distinction, 17 years after the last Brazilian winner, Kaka. “All of us who make a living from football look forward to individual awards each season with great impatience. Today, every Brazilian who loves football woke up expecting to see another player from our country win the best player in the world award after so long.”he wrote on
Instagram by sharing a photo of him and Vinicius in the colors of the Seleção.
The Tottenham player also pointed out the criteria for the Ballon d’Or, which he considers nebulous. “Unfortunately, due to criteria that no one can understand, the prize was not awarded. And make no mistake, Rodri is a great player, who deserves to be among the best. But Vini didn’t win that Ballon d’Or, it was embarrassing, and the only thing that lost today was football.”estimated Richarlison.
And to conclude: “I remember Vini saying his dream was to see all of Brazil support him. And that day was today! You’re giant and the best in the world, kid! And no trophy will change that. Keep moving forward and never shut up! We are together! »
