Vinicius Junior Deserved To Win Ballon d’Or Over Rodri – Benzema

Vinicius Junior Deserved To Win Ballon d’Or Over Rodri – Benzema

Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema has voiced his strong support for Vinicius Jr., stating that the young winger truly deserved to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Despite his impressive performance over the past season, Vinicius finished second in the prestigious rankings, falling behind Manchester City’s Rodri, who took home the coveted award.

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The Ballon d’Or ceremony was held in Paris, France, on Monday, and the outcome sparked considerable conversation among football fans and players alike. In response to the announcement, Vinicius Jr. and several of his Real Madrid teammates decided to boycott the award ceremony, choosing not to attend in protest of the voting results.

Benzema, who has been in communication with Vinicius, shared that the Brazilian star was understandably disappointed by the outcome. Benzema’s comments highlight the ongoing debate about the criteria used for selecting the Ballon d’Or winner, as many believe that Vinicius’ contributions on the field merit greater recognition. As discussions continue about this year’s award, it remains clear that Vinicius is regarded as a rising talent in the world of football.

“I spoke to Vini, he’s sad… it’s also normal. He deserved to win the Ballon d’Or.

“I’ve nothing against Rodri, good player…but I’m on my sofa watching TV and Rodri doesn’t do anything that makes you say: wow!,” Benzema tells @elchiringuitotv.