The head coach of the Brazilian national team Dorival Junior assessed the results of the voting for the winner of the "Ballon d\'Or"-2024. It should be noted that the holder of this award was Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
— In my opinion, this is an unfair situation because it is an individual award. No one is against the player who won the award. On the contrary, it recognizes one of the best players in Spanish football. But Vinicius needed to be properly valued.
The greatest recognition for Vinicius is the acknowledgment of his people. A significant number of Brazilians felt injustice towards their compatriot. Vinicius deserved this award, — said Dorival Junior.