Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has shared his reaction after losing the Ballon d’Or to Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
France football revealed its final rankings for the prestigious award, with Rodri, who helped win the Premier League and European Championships, taking the top spot. Vinicius finished second, while Jude Bellingham came third.
Despite france football’s efforts to maintain secrecy, rumours began circulating earlier in the day that the Real Madrid forward would not be the winner. The absence of a Real Madrid delegation at the event further fueled speculation, with reports suggesting that the club, disappointed by the outcome, chose to boycott the gala in protest.
In response, several of Vinicius’ teammates expressed their support for him on social media, insisting that the Brazillian winger deserverd the award.
Vinicius himself took to X(formerly Twitter) to voice his determination, implying that he was undeterred by the loss and ready to push even harder in the future. “I’ll do it 10x if I have to. They’re not ready,” he posted, hinting at hos resolve to claim the award in coming years.
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