Real Madrid players past and present expressed their dismay and support for Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian lost the 2024 Ballon d’Or in favor of Manchester City’s Rodri.

The Real Madrid star responded to the decision on X, saying: “I will do it again ten times if I have to. They are not ready for it.”

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Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema posted photos on Instagram showing support for their former teammate.

Eduardo Camavinga expressed his frustration over “Football Politics” as he expressed his displeasure and support for his teammate.

Arda Güler, Federico Valverde, Eder Militao, Andriy Lunin, Aurélien Tchouaméni and 2024 Coach of the Year winner Carlo Ancelotti also showed love and support to Vinícius, who was the presumptive favorite to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

The Brazilian star decided to skip the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris along with the rest of his fellow Real Madrid nominees. The stage remained empty as Los Blancos received the 2024 Men’s Club of the Year award.

Winning the UEFA Champions League and becoming the youngest player to score in two UCL finals, La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup were not enough for Vinícius to become the first Brazilian player to win the Ballon d’Or since Kaká in 2007 .

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