The Brazilian national team sends a touching message to Vinicius after the Ballon d’Or defeat

Just a day before Rodri was officially named the Ballon d’Or winner, Vinicius Jr. was confident he would receive the prestigious honor.

This belief was not only held by Vinicius; Both Real Madrid and his sponsors were convinced that he would take home the award.

However, surprisingly, Real Madrid received news that none of their club’s players would be loaned out, which stunned Real Madrid.

Events that followed

The club felt the last-minute decision was disrespectful and therefore decided to stand firm and not take part in the event.

Real Madrid made it clear that they would not attend a meeting where they felt their players and their reputation were not given the respect they deserve.

In their statement they also hinted at UEFA’s involvement, suggesting that they believe the governing body played a role in the perceived disregard.

Help pouring wine for Vinicius

Despite the disappointment, Vinicius continued to receive strong support from his teammates and other members of the football community.

Real Madrid players and staff have been vocal in their support and stood by him after the unexpected move. In addition to his club, members of the Brazilian national team quickly got behind him and showed their solidarity.

The Brazilian Football Federation joined the growing support for Vinicius and sent a heartfelt message expressing its pride and admiration for him. They posted on social media reminding Vinicius that he is valued and supported by his entire nation.

“Vini, your roots are golden. We will always be together. The whole nation is proud of you,” Read the statement.

For Vinicius, the outpouring of support was a ray of hope in the face of disappointment. Even though he didn’t win the Ballon d’Or this year, it’s clear that both his club and his country hold him in high esteem and are firmly behind him.