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Vinicius Junior: scandal over the Ballon d'Or and sensation in Doha!
Vinicius Junior wins the FIFA award at a gala in Doha, while Rodri receives the Ballon d'Or. Exciting voting details!
Vinicius Junior: scandal over the Ballon d'Or and sensation in Doha!
One of the most controversial awards in football has now been awarded: the Ballon d'Or 2024. Manchester City midfielder Rodri surprisingly won the golden trophy, although many had bet on Real Madrid's Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior as the favorite. This decision caused an uproar as Vinicius and his teammates boycotted the awards ceremony entirely, highlighting tensions between the two teams. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the spontaneous gala in Doha as “revenge” for Vinicius, who had previously remained in the shadow of Rodri and Jude Bellingham.
The choice and its contradictions
Team captains, coaches, journalists and fans cast their votes in the secret vote. Rodri received 43 points, Vinicius 48 points, which has already been considered a victory in the past. Still, the voting results revealed notable opinions. David Alaba, captain of Austria and currently injured, voted for Vinicius, while former Austrian national coach Ralf Rangnick had Rodri first. These different opinions show the sometimes divided views within the football community.
However, the statistics prove Rodri's performance: with an average rating of 7.89 in 63 games and 79% of matches won, including Euro 2024 with Spain, there is a lot to be said for his choice. Vinicius scored a 7.36, while Bellingham scored 7.86. These numbers prove that Rodri has had an exceptional season, making many proud after winning the Premier League title with Manchester City, such as SportsBible reported.
Although the Real Madrid delegation boycotted the gala evening because they were unhappy with the decision, suspicion remains that Rodri is the real winner due to his impressive statistics. The debate over the Ballon d’Or shows how controversial the election of the “best player in the world” can be, while on the other hand, the damage to the spirit of sport is pushed into the background. The reactions of players like Vinicius, who recently tweeted: "I'll do it 10 times if necessary," illustrate the emotional pressure and rivalry in the world of football.