'Why didn't Vinicius Junior win the Ballon d'Or?': Papers react to Rodri's victory • FRANCE 24

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 29: Israel's parliament has voted to ban UNRWA from operating within the country, with many observers warning that it will worsen the situation in Gaza. Elsewhere, The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos responds to criticism over the fact that his paper won't be backing a candidate in this year's US presidential election. Finally, it's double delight as Rodri and Aitana Bonmati make it a clean sweep for Spain at this year's Ballon d'Or awards.

[artestiknyemb]

So basically, Vini Jr didn't win the Ballon d'or because he's "Too arogant"😅

[ritchieangie]

The Ballon D'Or voting system is outdated and needs to be renewed. The voting system allows the delegates to vote those who they like and those who they think should win it. The process should put in place targets or criterias that should be met by footballers to be assigned a certain number of points.

[jakuzimuller]

The award lost importance long time ago.

[kwxkhjf]

Ask any manager, Rodri or Vini they want in their team .

[mohamedsamura]

Vini didn't get the BALLON D'OR"because is not a European, may Allah bless him he is the number 1 player in the world.

[darkknight-jixl]

The Ballon d’or competition is finished. It’s over.

[Bestman-gg]

We are talking about who is making people watch football in this current generation and you guys are saying too arrogant? What a shame. No, you guys have stolen from Vini Ahh😮

[Benchmark]

I have a problem with colonialists and imperialists complaining about arrogance. These are people who support their governments' colonial and imperial agendas against other countries. They are complaining about arrogance. It is not about footballing ability anymore. It about moral scrutiny and judgement today. 😅😅😅😅😅

[BabatundePeterArasanyin]

The lady said it all, "politics in sport"

[lalthangliana]

I just came to know that humbleness is the most impt criteria for ballon d'or!!!😂

[Jamesipod]

What happend to the corruption case brought againest European MEP s, caught in oil till?

[blackylampard]

That's unfair from the award organising committee, vini deserved it

[lordwinnyoni]

Ronaldo is arrogant but but he won multiple times

[stevenwilliams]

Who are you guys to determine what is arrogancy and why it should be a criteria to become the best player? What did he do wrong exactly?

[eloyhernandez]

He didn't win it because he doesn't care about his national team Brazil, he doesn't play at all like he does in Madrid if this loss makes him realize that he needs to play for the team in Brazil he will become a better player all around

[thomasthomas]

Honestly, how can we think it's normal to always expect this absolute "fair play"? On the pitch, Vinicius faces insults, jeers, and constant provocations. These are direct attacks and sometimes even low-key comments from his opponents to destabilize him. How do you not react in such conditions? Those who say he lacks fair play make me laugh. In your daily life, would you even accept small discourteous comments from your colleagues or clients, especially when they try to belittle you just because they pay a service? Let's be honest: Vinicius did nothing out of place and his reaction is very human.
And also comments like" oh, he is a bad loser, he didn't even congratulate him" .... Really ? Congratulate Rodri! why do it? Vini didn't do anything out of place in not congratulating Rodri. Each person is free to react in their own way, and his behavior simply reflects his disappointment, which is understandable.

[AxcelXmadrid]

One thing to say why he didnt win racism

[onyebuchieke]

Vini didn't win the Balon d'Or because Rodri won it, period. If you don't like it, go to court.

[Godplayzdice]

Votes got split between too many Madrid players. Simple.

[ranajitjena]

Vini Jr doesn't deserve ballon D'or because his performance is not good in National Team in Copa America Tournament. He didn't lead Brasil Team. But Rodri has lead both National Team to in Euro and Man City to Premier League when team most needed him. Scoring more goal doesn't make you Ballon D'Or winner.