Toni Kroos Criticizes Ballon d’Or as “Having No Place in Football”
After Vinicius Jr. misses the ceremony, a Real Madrid midfielder dismisses individual awards.
Following his former Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Jr.’s decision to forgo the Ballon d’Or, Toni Kroos expressed his contempt for the award, saying it “has no place” in football. Kroos voiced doubts about the worth of individual honors in a team-oriented sport, while Rodri of Manchester City is predicted to win the coveted trophy after a strong season with both club and nation.
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“Rodri will win the Ballon d’Or. I’ve never seen the importance of these individual awards in football; they have no place.” Despite his impressive accomplishments, Vinicius, who had a fantastic season helping Real Madrid win La Liga, the Champions League, and the Supercopa de Espana, also seemed underwhelmed and chose not to attend the celebration.
Kroos’s remarks highlight a larger discussion among football fans on the value of individual honors in a sport that emphasizes cooperation and group achievement.
