“Shocking Footage Sparks Fan Theories on Why Vinicius Jr. Was Snubbed for the Ballon d’Or!”
“Fans Uncover the ‘Real Reason’ Vinicius Jr. Missed Out on the Ballon d’Or After Viral Footage Surfaces”
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. was passed over for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
Fans on social media believe they’ve identified the ‘real reason’ behind Vinicius Jr.’s snub, with viral footage fueling the discussion.
This year’s Ballon d’Or was awarded to Manchester City’s Rodri, who triumphed over Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, and Dani Carvajal to claim the prestigious honor.
Many within the Real Madrid camp expected Vinicius Jr. to secure the 2024 Ballon d’Or after his impressive season last year, during which he netted 24 goals and played a key role in their Champions League victory.
However, the Brazilian winger missed out on the award, as the Spanish club chose to boycott the ceremony.
His absence from the Ballon d’Or has ignited a debate online, with fans convinced that his altercation with Joshua Kimmich during the Champions League semi-final impacted his chances.
Supporters argue that the 24-year-old may have jeopardized his Ballon d’Or bid by ‘disrespecting’ Kimmich.
The criteria for Ballon d’Or candidates include ‘individual performances, decisive and impressive character,’ ‘team performances and achievements,’ and ‘fair play and class on the field.’
Given these standards and the resurfacing footage of his incident with Kimmich, fans firmly believe that the superstar let himself down.
⚔️ Kimmich ve Vinicius Jr arasında dün gece yaşananlar.pic.twitter.com/HTib5gvMWz
— Asist Analiz (@asistanaliz) May 9, 2024
One user on X commented, “I don’t understand the outrage over Vinicius Jr. not winning the Ballon d’Or. One of the main criteria is being classy on the pitch and a fair player. Based on that, Vini shouldn’t even have been invited to the ceremony because his behavior is a disgrace to the sport.”
Another tweeted, “Disrespecting Kimmich, one of the most mature and respected players.”
A third added, “I’ve seen the actual footage from the game, and Kimmich throws the ball to Vini. Then Vini acts foolishly, so Kimmich hands him the ball directly to avoid any clownery.”
