Karim Benzema: “Vinicius Jr deserved the Ballon d’Or”
Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 22, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema said former partner-in-crime Vinicius Jr deserved the Ballon d’Or after Rodri took home the trophy on Tuesday night.
“Viní deserved to win the Ballon d’Or. I have spoken to him, he is sad. It is normal,” said Benzema, in an interview with El Chiringuito.
Benzema also gave his opinion on Rodri winning the much-coveted award. He said: “I have nothing against Rodri, he’s a good player, but I’m on my sofa watching TV and Rodri doesn’t do anything that makes you say ‘pfff’. Vini has done it more than once.”
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