Franck Ribery Mocks Ballon d’Or Decision as Vinicius Jr Loses Out to Rodri
Franck Ribery has expressed his glee and annoyance at the 2024 Ballon d’Or result, which saw Rodri of Manchester City defeat Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid. Using a succession of laughing emojis on social media, Ribery, who notably missed out on the Ballon d’Or in 2013 despite having an incredible season with Bayern Munich, highlighted his continued dissatisfaction with the award’s voting procedure.
Ignored: Vinicius’s Outstanding Season
Vinicius helped Real Madrid win the La Liga, Champions League, and Supercopa de Espana championships, making him a clear favorite to win the Ballon d’Or. But in the end, Rodri’s accomplishments—such as winning the Premier League with City and winning Euro 2024 with Spain—influenced the outcome.
Since many supporters and former players doubt the Ballon d’Or’s methodology for comparing individual against team accomplishments, Ribery’s response highlights the ongoing criticism of the award’s selection criteria.
