Rodri’s Ballon d’Or Win Sparks Outrage as Vinicius Jr Fans Label Decision a “Robbery”
Rodri of Manchester City defeated Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid to win the Ballon d’Or, which infuriated Madrid supporters who feel the Brazilian was wrongfully excluded from football’s greatest individual accolade. Many supporters now believe that Vinicius’ choice to skip the event after learning of his runner-up finish was justifiable. Vinicius was considered the favorite after leading Real Madrid to a Champions League and La Liga double.
Fury Among Fans and Teammates
Vinicius’s teammates and Real Madrid supporters have expressed their annoyance, with some referring to the award’s decision as “the biggest robbery in football history.” Voters were won over by Rodri’s contributions, which included helping City win the Premier League and Spain win Euro 2024, but Vinicius’s supporters contend that his accomplishments deserved the final accolade.
