Benzema after the Ballon d’Or: “I spoke to Vinicius and he is upset”
Karim Benzemaplayer Al-Ittihad Club Jeddah belonging Saudi Professional Leaguecommunicated exclusively with the program “Chiringuito” which represents Josep Pedrerol about the prize FIFA Ballon d’Or that finally his former colleague did not take Vinicius (Real Madrid) and the Spaniards won Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City).
The 36-year-old French striker, who played with Vinicius at Real Madrid from 2018 to 2023, said of the Ballon d’Or: “I saw what Vinicius did… I don’t want to talk about France Football or France. As I said, not only last year and when I was at Real Madrid, Vinicius always put in a lot of effort, and it’s not just about scoring goals.”
Last year, when Real Madrid became European champions, Vinicius was decisive in every game. So… I don’t think there’s anyone who deserves it more than him.
Benzema stated that Edu Aguirre that, according to his criteria, Vinicius should have won the Ballon d’Or: “Last year, when Real Madrid were European champions, Vinicius was decisive in every game. So… I don’t think there’s anyone else who deserves this.” more than Vinicius.”
Vinicius and Benzema celebrate the Copa del Rey won by Real Madrid in 2023.
Benzema explains what he thinks is the difference between Rodri and Vinicius
The Lyon striker wanted to make it clear that “I have nothing against Rodri, who is a good player”, although he wanted to clarify that “but I sit on the sofa, watch TV and Rodri doesn’t do things that say ‘Pfft'” , and Vinicius did it more than once.”
It’s a bit sad and I don’t feel good about Vinicius, who deserves the Ballon d’Or.
“It’s a little sad and I don’t feel good about Vinicius, who deserves the Ballon d’Or,” admitted Benzema.
Benzema spoke to Vinicius after the Ballon d’Or
Karim Benzema admitted that he contacted Vinicius after learning about the results of the Ballon d’Or: “I hope he is strong with his head. Yesterday I spoke to Vinicius, he is strong in his work and one day he will win it (the Ballon d’Or).”
Yesterday I spoke to Vinicius, he is ready to work and one day he will win it (the Ballon d’Or).
“I texted him and he got upset. This is fine. It’s a little difficult when everyone sees you winning the Ballon d’Or and in the end, the day or a few hours before, they tell you that you won’t go.” it’s very difficult to win,” he explained.
Exclusive interview with Ed Aguirre with Benzema in El Chiringuito
Benzema believes that “Vinicius is a good boy, he goes to work and one day he will win the Ballon d’Or.”.