Video of a Vinicius fan smashing the TV in rage after seeing Rodri awarded the Ballon d’Or.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or gala not only sparked controversy on social media, but also sparked an angry reaction among Vinicius Junior’s followers.
In Brazil, where the Real Madrid striker has a large following, many expected him to win the prestigious award; However, when Manchester City’s Rodri was declared the winner, the fans’ disappointment and anger were not long in coming.
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Poorly directed disturbance
The moment of maximum outrage was captured in a video that quickly went viral: a Vinicius fan, apparently angry that Rodri had won the trophy, attacked his own TV until it broke. With a cry of rage and without thinking twice, he kicked and hit the device, causing the surprise and disbelief of the rest of his friends.
A video recorded by another friend who was present at the time was posted on social media. Apart from the extensive debate between those who support Vinicius and those who believe the award should have gone to Rodri, most users agree that such a reaction makes no sense.
More reactions. From Brazil, the “queen of football” Marta Vieira also publicly expressed extreme indignation at the decision not to recognize her compatriot. “I’ve been waiting a whole year for Vinicius to be recognized as the best player of today,” she said angrily of the decision not to present him with the trophy.
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