Ronaldinho Gaúcho, idol of Brazilian football, went straight to Vinicius Júnior not receiving the golden ball last year. In an interview the Spanish newspaper MarkThe former player said the Real Madrid striker deserved the prize.
When asked if it was unfair Come Not having taken the trophy, Ronaldinho replied: “Yes. He has been winning the most important competitions for years, including scoring decisive goals in Champions League finals. I think he deserved it.”
Last year, Vinicius Jr. was one of the main names listed to win the award for being decisive in the Real Madrid season, which was Champions League Champion.
However, the coveted Trophy got the steering wheel of Manchester City Rodrigowho won the Euro with Spain. The result surprised the merengue club, which did not attend the ceremony and generated revolt of Brazilians on social networks.
Ronaldinho was also asked about the criticism that Vini constantly receives from the Spanish press: “Honestly, I didn’t even know [risos]. He is one of the greatest idols in Brazil, and his countrymen always want him the best. ”
The wizard also analyzed the current phase of the young Spanish Lamine Yamal and said the boy deserves to win this year’s Golden Ball.
“Lamine Yamal is at the level of winning the Golden Ball. There are other great players in the world, but he’s in this elite. It’s surprising because he’s so young, but he can make history by winning not only one but several times,” he said.
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