Vinicius had it very bad. Convinced of being the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or – it must be said that the Spanish press had stated that the Brazilian would win – the twirling 24-year-old winger finally saw the greatest individual distinction in football pass him by. the nose. A big blow that he had difficulty digesting.
For Sami Khedira, Rodri deserves his victory. Vinicius was also legitimate, according to the former German international, but his behavior on the pitch with opponents and referees worked against him. He therefore asks the former Flamengo prodigy to change his attitude if he wishes to win the Ballon d’Or one day.
“If Vinicius wants to become like Messi, Zidane, Cristiano…”
“Vinicius also deserves the Ballon d’Or. He changes matches. When Madrid don’t know what to do, they give the ball to Vinicius and he solves the problem. But I have to add one thing about his attitude: he often looks angry », declared Khedira in the columns of Marcabefore explaining his point.
“ Cristiano was a bit like that when he was young, but he quickly changed. If Vinicius wants to become like Messi, Zidane, Cristiano, Xavi, he must be a little more respectful of his opponents and the referees, whispered the German. He has to change that. But when it comes to football, he is number one, of course. I’m not a big fan of individual awards, but it seems to me that Rodri and Vini were the best this year. If Vini changes a little and becomes more gentlemanly and more of a leader, he will win three or four Ballons d’Or. » Vinicius knows what to expect…
