A leading journalist explains why he didn’t vote for Vinicius for the Ballon d’Or

• The 2024 Ballon d’Or award has now gone under the bridge after Manchester City’s Rodri edged out Vinicius almost two weeks ago.
• Rodri was the surprise winner of the 68th edition of football’s most prestigious individual award.
• Although it was a foregone conclusion, the official results of the vote were revealed: Vinicius lost by a “small” margin.

real Madrid Superstar Vinicius Jr was completely ignored by three pundits as he lost the Ballon d’Or.

The Brazilian star was considered the favorite ahead of the prestigious ceremony last month.

After learning he narrowly missed out on the prestigious award for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, Vinicius and Real Madrid decided not to attend the event in Paris.

The first place was taken by the Spaniard Rodri, noted for his achievements in winning the Premier League and Euro 2024. La Roja.

Now that the dust has settled, the details of Rodri’s victory over Vinicius Jr are causing further controversy due to their close result.

According to L’Equipe via BesokcherRodri scored a total of 1,170 points, while Vinicius followed with 1,129 points.

Journalist on why he didn’t vote for Vinicius

All indications are that Vinicius lost the Ballon d’Or because three journalists didn’t even place him in the top 10, including El Salvador’s Bruno Perecio.

Explaining his decision, Perezio said via Tribuna:

“I did not include Vinicius Jr. in the top 10 because he is not an example of fair play. He’s a good player, but he lacks respect for his opponents.”

Few journalists openly explained their reasons for not voting for Vinicius, but fair play probably played a role.

Vinicius is often seen as a provocative player. He often argues with judges and opponents when things don’t go his way.

This behavior earned him more criticism than supporters, despite his undeniable talent.

Why Vinicius lost the Ballon d’Or to Rodri

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that France Football’s editor-in-chief has shed light on what could have happened worsened Vinicius’ chances of winning the Ballon d’Orwhich was eventually awarded to Rodri.

Despite being a top contender due to his significant impact at Real Madrid last season, the Brazilian winger narrowly missed out on the prestigious award.

Vinicius opens up about heartbreak after winning Ballon d’Or

In an earlier article YEN.com.gh reported that Vinicius shared his reaction after missing the match at the Ballon d’Or.

The outstanding Brazilian was considered the main contender for the award, but it ultimately went to Rodri from Manchester City.

It is noteworthy that neither Vinicius nor Real Madrid representatives attended the 68th Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris.

Source: YEN.com.gh