The controversy surrounding the 2024 Ballon d'Or does not weaken. More often off the pitch than on the pitch since his arrival at Al-Hilal, in Saudi Arabia, Neymar Jr, who has had a string of injuries, stood out this Friday, November 22. On Instagram, the Brazilian addressed a tackle to Rodri, Ballon d'or 2024, after the Manchester City player spoke about Vinicius Jr on the microphone of the show The Stringer .
It must be said that the Spaniard's coronation in front of the Brazilian from Real Madrid created a real uproar. Since then, the criticism has continued to rain even though, injured in cruciate ligaments, Rodri no longer appears on the football fields. Guest of the Spanish radio show The Stringerthe cityzen community looked back on its victory and underlined the criterion of behavior and fair play taken into account by the voters. “I think he is an intelligent man and that over time he will realize that the more attentive he is on the pitch, the better off he will be. Athletes are not only what they represent on the field, but also off it”explained Rodri.
A semblance of criticism which has no more at all to Neymar Jr, Brazilian and friend of the Real Madrid player, who was quick to respond via an Instagram comment liked more than 4,500 times at 2 p.m. “Has he become a chatterbox now? »questioned the former Paris Saint-Germain player in barely hidden sarcasm.
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Regardless of the criticism from fans and supporters of Vinicius Jr, Rodri is and will remain the 2024 Golden Ball. Affected by cruciate ligaments in his right knee, the Spanish midfielder may not make his return to the field before the start of the next season.
