Government Vinicius Jr.’s “pride” is “beyond awards,” highlights Brazil this Monday. The Real Madrid forward’s failure to win the Ballon d’Or left fans of the South American nation disappointed.
“You are a great man, you have already entered football history, not only for your great talent on the field, but also for your tireless fight against racism,” the sports ministry wrote in a message sent to Real on social networks. Madrid player.
Real Madrid support Vinicius Junior after losing Ballon d’Or
Teammates sent messages to ‘Vini’ through social media
And the government, which has expressed its support for players who have been victims of racist attacks in Spain in the past, has promised that the sport it supports is done with “respect” and that Vinicius Jr is proud.
The team he trained with, Flamengo de Rio de Janeiro, expressed their “enormous pride” in seeing him born as a player, saying he became a “note on and off the field”.
“There was huge anticipation for a coronation day, but if it doesn’t come from those who voted in the awards, it comes from those who know you’re the best,” the club said in a statement.
Neymar asks Vinicius Jr for the golden balloon
The Brazilian stands in solidarity with his compatriot to win the coveted award
Veteran Brazilian footballer Marta, who has been named the world’s best player by FIFA six times but has never won the Ballon d’Or, was outraged and said she had waited all year for her countryman to receive the award.
“What Ballon d’Or is that?” In a video posted on social networks, the footballer can be seen pushing a cart with a dog inside.
Friends and former neighbors of Vinicius Jr. canceled a gathering they had planned to follow the awards after learning that neither the Brazilian nor Real Madrid would be traveling to Paris just hours before the ceremony.
Spain’s Rodri, Manchester City’s midfielder and member of the Euro Cup winning team, was the winner.
