Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid players react to 2024 Ballon d'Or snub

Former and current Real Madrid players expressed their displeasure and support for Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian lost out on the 2024 Ballon d'Or in favor of Manchester City's Rodri.

The Real Madrid star reacted to the X decision by saying: “I'll do it again ten times if I have to. They’re not ready.”

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

Eduardo Camavinga expressed his frustration on “Football Politics” while voicing 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 their love and support for Vinícius, who was the presumptive favorite to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

The Brazilian star, along with the other Real Madrid nominees, decided to skip the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris. When Los Blancos were awarded the “Men's Club of the Year 2024” award, the stage remained empty.

Winning the UEFA Champions League, 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 win.

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