Neymar claims Brazil team-mate Vinicius Junior ought to have completed within the high three on the 2022 Ballon d’Or awards.
- Vini Jr. gained the double with Madrid
- Completed eighth at Ballon d’Or
- Neymar says he deserved high three
WHAT HAPPENED? Vinicius Junior completed eighth within the Ballon d’Or rankings after a season the place he performed a key function in Actual Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League victories. Compatriot Neymar congratulated Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema on claiming the highest prize however believes Vinicius Junior deserved a podium end.
WHAT THEY SAID: “Benzema, effectively deserved high participant!!” he wrote on Twitter. “However Vini jr in eighth it is a joke. He is high 3 minimal.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Benzema completed high of the pile after a outstanding season the place he scored 44 occasions in 46 video games. Sadio Mane got here in second place after one other spectacular marketing campaign with Liverpool, earlier than his transfer to Bayern Munich, whereas Manchester Metropolis midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was third.
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DID YOU KNOW? For the reason that begin of 2021-22 season, solely Vinicius Junior (5) has gained extra penalties amongst La Liga gamers than Madrid team-mate Rodrygo (4) in all competitions.
WHAT NEXT FOR VINI JR? The Brazil worldwide shall be hoping so as to add to his tally for the season subsequent day out when Madrid tackle La Liga’s backside aspect Elche on Wednesday.
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