France Football Editor Explains Why Vinicius Junior Lost the Ballon d’Or to Rodri

• France Football’s editor-in-chief reveals what Vinicius Junior could cost Ballon d’Or glory after Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed the award
• The Brazilian winger was seen as a strong favorite for this prestigious award after his influential role at Real Madrid last season.
• Rodri’s victory made him the first midfielder to win the Ballon d’Or since Luka Modric in 2018.

France Football’s editor-in-chief Vincent Garcia shed light on why Vinicius Junior missed out on the Ballon d’Or awarded to Manchester City’s Rodri.

In a shocking announcement on Monday night, Rodri became the first Spaniard to win the prestigious award since 1960.

Vinicius was initially seen as the favorite after his outstanding season leadership real Madrid He won both the league and the Champions League.

Also read

Daniel Regha criticizes Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win: “He was not nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award”

But as the afternoon ceremony approached, it became clear that Rodri would be crowned the new king of football.

Why did Rodri beat Vinicius at the Ballon d’Or?

Manchester City’s announcer later collected the trophy from legendary striker George Weah at a glittering Paris event that Real Madrid boycotted.

Garcia suggested that rivalry from Vinicius’ own teammates may have ultimately affected his Ballon d’Or chances.

After the ceremony, he said: Madrid Universal:

“It was close. Vinícius probably suffered because Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal were in the top 5.”

He added with: Madrid Region:

“Real Madrid put a lot of pressure on me to know whether Vini was going to win and maybe my silence made them think Viní had lost, so they didn’t come. I’m unpleasantly surprised but I don’t want to spend the night talking about RM. Our great winner is Rodri Let’s talk about.”

Also read

Carlo Ancelotti issues ‘strong’ statement seconds after Rodri wins Ballon d’Or

Rodri was sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal earlier this season.

Rodri reacts after winning Ballon d’Or

When Rodri took to the stage at the Theater du Chatelet, supported on crutches due to a recent anterior cruciate ligament injury, he modestly attributed his success to the vast legacy of Spanish art. football.

“Today is not a victory for me,” he thought. BBCBut for Spanish football and for many players who have never won but deserved it, like Iniesta, Xavi, Casillas and Busquets. This is for Spanish football and the figure of the midfielder.”

By securing this historic victory, Rodri became the first Manchester City player to receive the Ballon d’Or award.

Rodri picks potential future winner

In a related report, legit.ng Highlights newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Rodri offers his thoughts on who could lay claim prestigious award of the future.

Also read

Vinicius Jr. breaks his silence after finishing second to Rodri at the 2024 Ballon d’Or

The Manchester City midfielder shared his prediction shortly after outpointing Vinicius Junior to win the Golden Ball on Monday night.

Source: YEN.com.gh