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Vinícius Júnior denounces an influence of his fight against racism in his defeat at the 2024 Ballon d’Or against Rodri. Supported by his teammates, he perseveres in his fight.
Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian star of Real Madrid, believes that his commitment against racism weighed in his defeat for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, won by Rodri, midfielder of Manchester City. In a publication on X, Vinícius reacted with determination: “I’ll do it ten times if I have to.” They are not ready. » He and his management boycotted the ceremony in Paris, believing that the trophy was his after a season marked by his major contributions in La Liga and the Champions League.
The support of his teammates and football figures
Vinícius, regularly the victim of racist abuse in Spain, sees his fight supported by his teammates, notably Eduardo Camavinga, who declared: “My brother, you are the best player in the world, and no trophy can take that away from you.” Brazilian legend Marta also expressed her disappointment. His team will now hope to channel their frustration onto the pitch in their next La Liga match against Valencia, where Vinícius will try to overcome this controversy with the support of those close to him.
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