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Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior gave a powerful and defiant response after being named the best FIFA men’s player on Tuesday night following his outstanding 2024 performance.
Vinny was overlooked for the Ballon d’Or in October, losing out to Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, resulting in A small club-wide boycott of the ceremony by Real Madrid.
The Brazilian, who has been subjected to rough treatment from defenders, as well as hateful racist abuse from opposition fans over the years, took it as one more hurdle to overcome on his journey to being labeled the world’s best player.
FIFA ceremony The first was held in Qatar to coincide with the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Vinny pledged his future to Real Madrid During the acceptance speech on stageThe latter effectively ended lingering transfer speculation regarding the Saudi Pro League, before also posting on social media.
“Today I’m writing to the kid who has seen so many idols lift the trophy…his time has come. Or rather, my time has come,” Vinny wrote. Instagram.
“Yes, I am the best player in the world and I have fought hard for it. They have tried to invalidate me, tried to diminish me. But they are not ready. No one will tell me who I should fight for, how I should fight. should behave.
“When I was in São Gonçalo, the system didn’t care about me. They almost swallowed me. I won for me, for my family. With a lot of support along the way: Flamengo, Real MadridThe Brazilian national team, hundreds of my teammates over the years…people who accompany me every day in my routine, who admire me…the best player in the world.”
