The Brazilians assumed a lot that Vinicius Jr. was going to get the Ballon d'Or. Brazilians who have not tasted the Ballon d'Or for a long time will end their wait through Vini. However, the opposite happened in Paris on Monday. Vinny won the Ballon d'Or, but Rodri, a Spanish midfielder who plays for Manchester City.

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Ever since the announcement of the Ballon d'Or award, there have been many discussions for and against it. Brazilians can't accept Vinny not winning the Ballon d'Or. The coach of the team, Darival Junior, has told that it is 'unfair'.

Brazil will play two matches in November in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. For that reason, Darival announced a squad of 23 people, leaving Vini in Rio de Janeiro yesterday. At the same time, Darival also expressed his disappointment with Vini's Ballon d'Or.

The Brazilian coach said, 'I spoke with him the day before (the Ballon d'Or award), not after. Speak directly. In my opinion, it is unfair. It is a personal reward. If there is anyone who is a great, sharp and fearsome athlete, whose talent the whole world has seen throughout the season, it is him (Vinny).'

Darival then said, 'I am not against whoever won this award. (Rodri) He is a great player for Spanish and world football. He has known himself many times. But for what Vinicius did, he deserved a different kind of recognition. But perhaps the best prize Vinicius won was the respect and love of his people. Most people in Brazil understand that it is unfair.