Benzema explains how Vinicius feels after losing the Ballon d’Or

In the interview, Benzema assured that he spoke with Vini and told the details of their conversation about the Ballon d’Or.

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In an interview with the program “Chiringuito”attack Karim Benzemacurrently in Al-Ittihadtestified that he had spoken with Vinicius Jr. his former teammate real Madridafter the Brazilian was left without the expected Golden ball.

According to the French, Vinny He was “sad” about losing to the Spaniard. Rhodri belonging Manchester City. Among the many praises addressed to the Brazilian Benzema He also said he hopes to one day see his friend receive the award.

“I talked to him, we wrote messages to him. He was sad, that’s normal… It’s difficult when everyone sees that you’re a Ballon d’Or winner, and a few hours before (the event) they tell you that you’re not a Ballon d’Or winner. He will win. That’s a good boy, you keep working and you’ll win one day,” he added.

Karim noted that when he played real Madridalso, in some cases, he felt unfairly offended at awards, emphasizing that he “has nothing against it” Rhodribut believe me that Vinicius was an honest winner of the competition Ballon d’Or 2024.

“I have nothing against Rodri, he is a great player, but… When I lie on the sofa and watch football on TV, I rarely see anything that makes me sigh. Vinicius

always does this, he did it again (despite Borussia Dortmundin the Champions League). “He deserves the Ballon d’Or,” he said.

“I don’t want to talk about France Football neither from France. But, as I said, not only this year, but also when I was in Real Madrid. Vinny He is a player who has worked hard. And not only in scoring goals. In the Champions League, which Madrid won last season, he was decisive in every game. I don’t think anyone deserves this award more than Vinicius

“, he concluded.

Benzema was the winner Ballon d’Or 2022finishing ahead Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne in the final classification.

Vinny Jr. For its part, this year the company took second place after Rhodri and ahead Jude Bellingham also from Real Madrid.