Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has been named the FIFA best player in the world.
Vinicius Jr. helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga last season. He was, however, not awarded the Ballon d’Or, which was won by Rodri. There was outrage from Real Madrid and Brazilian players all over the world. Vinícius Jr. won the award last night and will now celebrate being the best player in the world.
He took to his social media pages to dedicate his award to his family, Real Madrid, and all the fans all over the world for supporting him. “They tried and are trying to invalidate me, to diminish me. But they are not prepared. No one is going to tell me who I should fight for or how I should behave. I won for myself, for my family. With a lot of support along the way: Flamengo, Real Madrid, the Brazilian national team, my hundreds of teammates over the years… the people who accompany me every day in my routine, those who admire me… THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD.” He wrote.
Rodri did not attend the ceremony last night.Vini Jr. has since received congratulatory messages from current and former Real Madrid players and Brazil national teammates.
