Neymar recently took a jab at Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder, after his comments urging Vinicius Jnr to be more attentive on the field. Rodri won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award last month, beating out Vinicius Jnr, who plays for Real Madrid. The controversy arose when Vinicius decided to boycott the ceremony after not winning the award.
In a recent interview in Spain, Rodri mentioned that he did not receive any messages from Vinicius or Real Madrid after winning the award. He also advised Vinicius to pay more attention on the field to improve his game. Neymar, who is Vinicius’ Brazilian teammate, noticed Rodri’s comments and took to Instagram to call him out as a ‘talker.’ This exchange between the players has sparked some tension in the football world.
Vinicius Jnr was highly anticipated to win the Ballon d’Or after his successful season with Real Madrid, winning LaLiga and the Champions League. However, Rodri’s win as a defensive midfielder was unexpected. Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the ceremony and their strong reaction to Vinicius not winning the award has caused quite a stir in the football community.
Despite the controversy surrounding the Ballon d’Or results, Vinicius remains focused on his game and is determined to continue performing at his best. His teammate, Jude Bellingham, also had a strong showing in the rankings, coming in third place. Real Madrid’s disappointment in the outcome of the award has led to some strong statements from the club, expressing their frustration with the selection criteria.
Overall, the Ballon d’Or controversy has brought to light the competitive nature of football and the emotions involved in individual awards. While Rodri’s win was a historic moment for defensive midfielders, it has also sparked a debate about the selection process and the criteria used to determine the winner. Vinicius Jnr’s future performances will be closely watched as he aims to prove his worth on the field and potentially win the coveted award in the future.
