From Kroos to Ribéry, the mobilization in support of Vinicius and against the Ballon d’Or: “Today football lost”

“I’ll do it 10 times if I have to. They’re not ready.” With this message he spoke Vinicius Jr. during the closing of the gala Golden Ballwhich he did not attend in the company of any representative of the Real Madrid. The reason was that they considered it a great injustice that the prize was not awarded to the Brazilian – it was ultimately won by the Spaniard. Rodri—, and they didn’t believe he had treated them properly either.

Throughout the gala, including during the announcement of the winner, shouts in support of Vinicius were heard inside and outside the auditorium. The Brazilian is not alone, and this was also reflected on social networks. Real Madrid and national team teammates Brazil and other personalities from the world of football mobilized to support the attacker after the Ballon d’Or events.

It all started with a photo of Tony Kroos in which he appears with Vinicius: “The best”. The publication provoked the first appearance of the day of the ‘7’ of Real Madrid: “I love you ‘Antonio'”, he thanked him. After the German, now retired, were other Madrid players. As Camavingá: “football politics (Football Politics). Brother, you are the best player in the world and no award can say otherwise. I love you, my brother,” he wrote in his Instagram.

They also did Eder Military (“You are the best and no one can take that away from you”), Aurélien Tchouaméni (“Nothing will take away what you’ve accomplished. We all know that… They’re not prepared for what you’re going to give up”), faith Valverde (“No award proves how good you are. And I don’t just mean how good you are as a player, but also off the field”) and Ferland Mendy (“Best player in the world, little brother”). Lunine, Luke Vazquez either Brahma They also uploaded photos with their partner.

Symbolic was also what he put Carlo Ancelotti, who also refused to go to Paris despite winning the best coach award. The Italian thanked him online, with a dart: “I would like to thank my family, my president, my players… and especially Vini and Carvajal.” The Spanish full-back, who was also among the favorites for the award, shared a photo Chendo uploaded in which he and Vinicius were at a Real Madrid match.

A similar reaction occurred among Brazilian players. Richarlison was surely the most expressive: “It’s shit. It’s just shit,” he declared live. Instagram. “Unfortunately, for criteria that no one can understand, the award did not come. And make no mistake, Rodri is a bad player who deserves to be among the best. But Vini did not get the Ballon d ‘Now it was embarrassing, and the only person who lost today was football,’ he later added.

Even a former Barça player, Emerson Royalsupported his compatriot: “The best in the world is you!” Also Luke Packwith whom Vinicius trained at Flamengo: “So you know that I am proud to say that I am your friend, that I admire you and support you more than any of my victories! I admire your story and the person you have become! are the best! Even if they say the opposite! I love you and we are closer than ever!”

own Flamengo He dedicated a long letter to Vinicius that day and it said things like these: “Today much was expected from the day of the coronation. But if it did not come from those who voted for the contested prize, it came, is coming and will come from those who know that you are the best And it’s so easy to know!

Seeord, from the gala

The reactions continued, reaching beyond the Madrid and Brazilian locker rooms. One of the most commented messages was the one left by the legend Clarence Seedorfpresent at the Ballon d’Or gala: “I already voted almost a year ago and I think Vinicius deserved this award. It seems that there is something between Real Madrid and UEFA that does not seem “It’s a shame because I think these things should be separated, especially for a player in a special moment. The problems between Real Madrid and UEFA should be one of those things.” he declared.

But the current figures of other teams and other nationalities have also been expressed. Milan fan Rafael Leao, for example, uploaded a photo with an emoticon covering his eyes and two ellipses. Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy reacted by writing “MDR” and veteran Franck Ribéry made several faces during the Ballon d’Or gala.

Others spoke, like Atalanta coach Gasperini, also present in Paris: “Vinicius deserves the Ballon d’Or”, he got “wet”. The debate lasts a long time.