Manchester Metropolis and Spain midfielder Rodri sparked widespread debate after being awarded the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The choice, made by journalists from France Soccer, has been met with criticism, notably from Actual Madrid supporters. Now, Cristiano Ronaldo has weighed in through the Globe Soccer Awards, labeling the choice as “unfair” and naming Actual Madrid star Vinicius Junior because the rightful winner.
Vinicius, who performed a pivotal position in Actual Madrid’s UEFA Champions League and La Liga triumphs, was extensively thought of the favourite amongst followers. Nevertheless, Rodri’s success with Spain within the 2024 EUROs tipped the scales in his favor, igniting heated discussions in regards to the equity of the result. Ronaldo has now added his voice to the talk.
Throughout the awards ceremony, Ronaldo shared his perspective on the following era of stars and their impression on the sport: “I like to compete with the younger guys. Generally they don’t respect the previous guys, however they need to. However they’re our motivation, I prefer to be in contrast with them, the tempo, the capturing, even the physique form, persevering with to working onerous. However they’re no higher formed than me,” he quipped, laughing.
Ronaldo went on to commend Vinicius for his distinctive efficiency through the 2023-24 season: “I like the best way they construct their profession, (Jude) Bellingham, Lamine (Yamal), Vinicius, who did a incredible job, and in my view he deserved to win the Ballon d’Or. It was unfair in my view and I say it in entrance of everybody.
He additionally acknowledged Rodri’s accomplishments however emphasised Vinicius’s pivotal contributions. “They gave it to Rodrigo, he would possibly’ve deserved it too, however I feel they need to’ve give it to Vinicius as a result of he gained the Champions League, he scored the ultimate purpose. The opposite points aren’t essential, however when somebody deserves recognition, it must be given to them,” Ronaldo acknowledged.
Ronaldo, who was honored because the 2024 Greatest Center East Participant and obtained recognition because the All-Time Prime Objective Scorer, added that Vinicius is the perfect participant on the earth proper now. His endorsement follows comparable reward from Neymar, who additionally expressed help for the Brazilian.
Vinicius Junior claims Globe Soccer Awards’ Greatest Males’s Participant
Vinicius Junior, who was neglected for the Ballon d’Or, gained recognition on the Globe Soccer Awards by profitable the 2024 Greatest Males’s Participant award. This adopted his earlier triumph at FIFA The Greatest, the place he was voted the highest participant of the 12 months.
The voting course of, which concerned soccer followers worldwide alongside a jury of execs—together with journalists, coaches, brokers, and former gamers—chosen Vinicius over different notable names, together with Mohamed Salah, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Kylian Mbappe.
After receiving the award, Vinicius mirrored on the respect and Ronaldo’s endorsement. “It feels nice to be acknowledged as the perfect by Ronaldo as a result of he’s my idol alongside Neymar, and if he says that I’m the perfect, I’ll need to imagine it. Obtain the award as the perfect participant of the season with my two idols right here is particular for me,” the Brazilian mentioned.
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