Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that Vinicius Jr. deserved to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or ahead of Manchester City’s Rodri.
Ronaldo described Vinícius Jr.’s omission from the Ballon d’Or win as unfair while praising the integrity of the Globe Soccer Awards.
Speaking at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards, where Read Madrid forward clinched the Best Men’s Player award, the former Juventus talisman remarked, “Vinícius Jr. should have won the Ballon d’Or.
“In my opinion, it was clear. It was unfair. This is why I love the Globe Soccer Awards; they are honest.”
The ceremony celebrated football’s finest, with Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. also claiming the Best Forward award after an extraordinary season.
England international Jude Bellingham, another Real Madrid star, took home the Best Midfielder award as well as the Maradona Award, cementing his growing reputation in the sport.
Neymar Jr. was honoured with the Player Career Award, recognising his exceptional contributions to football, while Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal was named Best Emerging Talent, underscoring his bright future.
Ronaldo was also recognised as the Top Goalscorer of All Time on the night.
