Eduardo Camavinga Critiques 'Football Politics' After Rodri's Ballon d'Or Victory
Camavinga took to social media to defend his teammate, stating, "Football politics. My brother, you are the best player in the world, and no award can say otherwise. Love you, my bro." His words reflect the strong bond within the team and emphasize Vinicius's quality as a player, regardless of the accolades.
Vinicius Jr. Misses Out on Ballon d'Or
Eduardo Camavinga has expressed his frustration with what he calls "football politics" after his Real Madrid teammate, Vinicius Junior, lost out to Manchester City's Rodri for the Ballon d'Or. Despite being considered the favorite before the ceremony, Vinicius ended up in second place, marking a disappointing outcome for the talented winger. Rodri's win is noteworthy as he is the first midfielder to take home the award since Luka Modric in 2018 and the first Premier League player to do so since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008.
Real Madrid Stars Rally Around Vinicius
In the wake of this controversial result, Camavinga and other Real Madrid players, including Andriy Lunin, Federico Valverde, and Aurelien Tchouameni, have publicly shown their support for Vinicius. The Brazilian star reacted to the news by confidently declaring, "they're not ready" for the performances he plans to deliver throughout the season.
Camavinga’s Strong Support
Camavinga took to social media to defend his teammate, stating, "Football politics. My brother, you are the best player in the world, and no award can say otherwise. Love you, my bro." His words reflect the strong bond within the team and emphasize Vinicius's quality as a player, regardless of the accolades.
Teammates Join the Chorus
Other players also joined in to uplift Vinicius. Lunin shared a creative post on Instagram featuring Vinicius with a crude medal drawn around his neck and the message: "You're the best." Valverde echoed similar sentiments, saying, "There's no award that acknowledges how good you are. And I'm not just talking about your player quality but off the pitch as well. I love you, brother." Tchouameni also chimed in on social media, saying, "Nothing will take away what you’ve achieved, my brother. We ALL know… They are not ready for what you’re gonna deliver." Brazil teammate Eder Militao added, "You are the best, and no one can take that away from you! The Best!"
Next Steps for Real Madrid
As Real Madrid processes the aftermath of this weekend's disappointing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona, the team is looking to regroup. Their next challenge is against Valencia, where they hope to turn their fortunes around. The support from Camavinga and the rest of the squad for Vinicius Jr. demonstrates a united front as they prepare for upcoming matches, reinforcing their belief in his abilities and potential for greatness.
