Ballon d’Or 2024: how Real Madrid players reacted after Rodri beat Vinicius

• Real Madrid players were quick to express their disapproval after Manchester City’s Rodri won the Ballon d’Or.
• Stars like Eduardo Camavinga didn’t hesitate to voice their feelings on who they think deserves the prestigious award.
• However, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe remain silent on the matter.

Real Madrid players couldn’t hold back in expressing their disappointment after Manchester City’s Rodri won the Ballon d’Or over Vinicius Junior.

The Spanish midfielder won the prize – the first time a City player has won football’s top individual honor – after a season in which he suffered just one defeat in club and international competition.

Rodri defeats Vinicius and company. win the 2024 Ballon d’Or

28-year-old Rodri’s achievements last season were stunning.

He led Spain to Euro 2024 triumph, lifted the Premier League trophy and also won the UEFA Super Cup and Club Cup. World Cup titles with City, according to BBC.

His influence in midfield was second to none, eclipsing Real Madrid’s Brazilian sensation Vinicius, who was the favourite.

Meanwhile, rising Madrid star Jude Bellingham finished third, the highest placing for an English player since Frank Lampard finished runners-up in 2005. Sky Sport reports.

It was previously reported that Real Madrid planned to skip the Paris ceremony after learning that Vinicius would not take home the trophy.

Real Madrid stars support Vinicius

True to form, the Madrid stars rallied behind their teammate, publicly expressing their support via social media.

Eduardo Camavinga took a bold stance, writing: “FOOTBALL POLICY . My brother, you are the best player in the world, and no award can say otherwise. Love you my brother .”

Fellow Brazilian and Madrid defender Eder Militao echoed this, adding: “You are the best and no one can take that away from you! The best! .”

Aurélien Tchouameni also joined us in recognizing Vinicius’ achievements and his ability to prove doubters wrong: “Nothing can take away what you have achieved, my brother. We ALL know… They are not ready for what you are about to do. With love .”

Arda Guler expressed simple but sincere support: “I Love you“

Bellingham and Mbappe remained silent about Vinicius’s Ballon d’Or snub

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported unexpected silence of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappeconsidered a close ally of Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid, regarding his Ballon d’Or win.

The lack of reaction has raised curiosity, especially since several other members of the squad have publicly declared their support for Vinicius.

How much did Rodri earn after winning the Ballon d’Or?

Legit.ng It was also reported how much the newly-minted Ballon d’Or winner is worth. Rodri will receive after receiving the prize.

It is arguably the most lucrative individual award in the world. footballbut the winner receives no monetary benefit.

Source: YEN.com.gh