Rodri was the 2024 Golden Ball. Although the Manchester City star was European champion with Spain, Vinicius Jr fully deserved to win this award from Cristiano Ronaldo's point of view. And this for two reasons: goal in the Champions League final, won by Real Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo will celebrate its 40th birthday on February 5. For this year 2024, the Globe Soccer Awards crowned him the best player in the Middle East. The attacker'Al-Nassr won five Golden balloons in the past. He is therefore obviously a regular at the ceremonies of the Ballon d’or. During this 2024 edition, he testified to the boycott of Vinicius Jr a you Real Madrid.
“Vini had to win the Ballon d’Or, it was unfair in my opinion”
Vinicius Jr was this year's favorite for a long time, but was ultimately overtaken by Rodri. An injustice according to Cristiano Ronaldo. “Bellingham, Lamine, Vinicius… They are fantastic. Vini had to win the Ballon d'Or, it was unfair in my opinion and I say it here in front of everyone. They gave it to Rodrigo, who deserved it too, but I think Vinicius should have won.”
“He won the Champions League and scored in the final”
In comments reported by Foot Market, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke of the merit of Vinicius Jr for this reward. “He won the Champions League and scored in the final. When someone deserves it, you have to give it to them. You know, these galas always do the same thing, that's why I love the Globe Soccer Awards, they have to keep doing this gala which is honest.
