“I almost got swallowed up”, Vinicius confides

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After winning the FIFA The Best trophy, Vinicius Jr talks about his journey and his challenges.

After winning the FIFA The Best trophy for best player of the year 2024, Vinicius Jr expressed his pride and his journey strewn with pitfalls in a poignant message shared on Instagram.

“I am the best player in the world”

Sacred during the ceremony, Vinicius delivered a speech full of recognition and combativeness. “Veni, Vidi, Vici. Today I write to this boy who has seen so many idols lift this trophy… his time has come. Or rather, my time has come. The moment to say… yes, I am the best player in the world and I fought hard for it”said the Real Madrid winger, emphatically asserting his merit.

Despite an exceptional season, the Brazilian finished second in the Ballon d’Or, behind Rodri. This setback seemed to have left its mark, but this trophy rewards a year marked by brilliant performances.

A journey of resilience

Vinicius Jr also spoke about the personal challenges he had to overcome to reach such a level. “When I was at São Gonçalo, the system didn’t care about me. I almost got swallowed up. I won for myself, for my family, with a lot of support: Flamengo, Real Madrid, the Brazilian national team, my teammates and everyone who admires me.”confided the Auriverde international. With this coronation, the number 7 Merengue adds a major distinction to his record, consolidating his position among the best players in the world.

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