Player lost the best in the world award to Rodri

One of the first to support the Real Madrid player was influencer Felipe Neto: “The disgusting persecution against Vini Jr is more than confirmed”, he commented. “Football’s historical shame. It’s too revolting.”

Then, singer Ludmilla tweeted in support of the footballer: “Vini, for me and everyone who loves you, you will always be champion”, she wrote on Twitter. “We know what it’s like to have to fight and give 10x more when it comes to our work. I love you and I will never let you forget how great you are.”

Notable figures from the sport also spoke out, such as the player Marta, six times voted best in the world. “I waited all year to see Vini Jr. deservedly recognized as the best player today and now they’re not going to give him the Ballon d’Or? What Ballon d’Or is this?”, the athlete was outraged.

In the world of music, MC Poze do Rodo challenged the supposed monopoly created by the award. “Are you just going to watch this mess from your cabin? Where is everyone there to say that this was a robbery? Or was it not for you?”, he commented.

Some demonstrations of support even took place at the ceremony, which Vinícius did not attend after the notice received by Real Madrid that he would not receive the Ballon d’Or.

In the theater that hosted the awards ceremony, communicator Luva de Pedreiro spoke live: “The best in the world is Vini Jr. and that’s it. Whoever wants to come up and we’ll get screwed.”