farfan wrote:

Clutch wrote:I'd say confederations cup 2013 and world cup 14 he carried the team but that's about it for ney

WC 2014 was his only good tournament but even calling that a carry job would  be very generous. He was excellent  in the group stage but hardly stood out in the knockout stages. Brazil was bailed out by Julio Cesar against Chile and their only goal came from a defender, David Luiz. In the quarter finals he spent the entire match flopping around before getting injured just before the final whistle and missing the semis. It was once again David Luiz who came to the rescue with this ridiculous free kick:

that free kick was insane, I remember going nuts watching that at a bar

No one does all that well internationally unless your team is already good tbh.

Rodri probably winning Ballon 'dor, media does not like vini and when's the last time a black player won, weah? They're not going to let vini stand up there and give a speech about racism now that I think about it. Rodri has this

Myesyats wrote:

halamadrid2 wrote:Imagine judging his output after 4 games. Peak Myesyats

Imagine thinking Rodri deserves Ballon D'or over him.

Him and Yamal will dominate football for years to come.

Vini's story is such a beautiful one. A story of grit, soul, perseverance, determination, rebellion... and propulsive evolution. You can feel his narrative and his essence in the way he plays and moves. Joga bonito.

No matter what happens going forward, he can already say he's "won" in perpetuity.

The Balon d'Or in six days time will only help further contextualize the fact that due to his consistent and ever growing contributions and accomplishments for the last 3 + seasons, he has been the greatest forward of the post Messi-Ronaldo (post 2019/2020ish) era.

Vinicius Junior is the new Mr Champions League

Scores and assists in back to back to back QFs and SFs and both finals he’s played in

And his general performances are great on top of the g/a. Serious

— md (@user24060728036) October 22, 2024

Vinicius Junior in the UCL since the 21/22 season:

38 games
21 goals
15 assists

Mr Champions League pic.twitter.com/sRmeREt4B5

— Brasil Football (@BrasilEdition) October 22, 2024

Eric García to Vinicius: “Hey, you, Ballon D’or for you next season! Ballon D’or right?” pic.twitter.com/B1h4qmJvAY

— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) March 20, 2022

Remember this hope Vini gives him a shout out for his prophecy

racism galore at the Bernaleo yesterday

“Puto negro”

Esto es el madridismo y el Santiago Bernabéu. pic.twitter.com/IkT1yZNefD

— Natxinho (@natxinho) October 26, 2024

Vini gets racially abused by Barca fans even when he isn't playing

I can't believe it, in the most progressive stadium in EU, the Vinicius Mandela stadium  

Nota informativa

LALIGA condena y denunciará los insultos racistas ocurridos en #ELCLÁSICO.

https://t.co/MGtZ6O4FsU pic.twitter.com/3U3K1CFlRC

— LALIGA Corporativo (@LaLigaCorp) October 27, 2024

Vinicius derangement syndrome has reached ridiculous levels. Somehow Yamal getting racially abused is being used as an opportunity to throw a jab at Vini As if he's responsible for Madrid fan behavior.

If anything this is a reminder that racism in stadiums is a nationwide issue that doesn't spare anyone, not even a Spanish NT hero. So maybe cool it with the victim blaming campaign against Vini and stop minimizing the problem of racism in Spain.

Now let's wait for the negative spin from the usual suspects.

farfan wrote:Vinicius derangement syndrome has reached ridiculous levels. Somehow Yamal getting racially abused is being used as an opportunity to throw a jab at Vini As if he's responsible for Madrid fan behavior.

If anything this is a reminder that racism in stadiums is a nationwide issue that doesn't spare anyone, not even a Spanish NT hero. So maybe cool it with the victim blaming campaign against Vini and stop minimizing the problem of racism in Spain.

I did not blame any of this on junior.. the vinicius mandela stadium is an unofficial name of the stadium is all

Very old interview by Vini Jr.:

Q: “Do you see yourself winning Ballon d’Or?”

Vini Jr.: “Yes, I’m working for it.”

Q: “You want to win Ballon d’Or by 30.”

Vini Jr.: “No, when I am 25 or 26.”

The dream might be a reality soon. pic.twitter.com/lussKVqcLa

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) October 28, 2024

Congratulations champ. You'll win this seasons too I am sure of it.

BREAKING: Ballon d’Or rankings

1. Rodri
2. Vinicius Junior
3. Bellingham@JLSanchez78 pic.twitter.com/uDMQti9bhe

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) October 28, 2024

Wow

Deserved if true

Rodri incredible Ballon d’Or run.!

12 goals
14 assists
100 key passes
66 successful dribbles
93% pass accuracy
EURO Champion
Premier League Champion
Super Cup Winner
Club World Cup Winner
EURO Player of the Tournament
Club World Cup Golden Ball

Shameless if he wins. Biggest robbery I have ever seen. Rodri was not even in the conversation until the media lobbied for him to win.

Bellingham
Rodri
Vini

Tbh

Similar run to Jorginho when he won it over Messi and Lewa

But Rodri wasn't even close to being Spains best player. In fact he was probably the 3rd best midfielder in that team. Incredible robbery

Yeah but he held the team together tbh. Man City this season is also shit (by their standards) without Rodri

There was no/ has not been a drop off in quality when Zubimendi has replaced him.  

I really cannot believe what I've just seen. Rodri had more of a claim last season bit even then Haaland should've won it.

They only reason I can think of are Jude and Vini splitting vote but Spain NT have swept the awards. So it's not only Vini getting robbed.

Vini wouldn't be the first player getting robbed but this seemed like such a straightforward award made into this absolute farce.

I suppose he'll just have to join the big list of players getting robbed off winning the balon dor.

I hope this means we defend the CL trophy

big big lolz

Next fixture at mestalla! is going to be a movie

A racist one but still

Yeah no way that will end well, sadly.

Vini chose to fight against racism rather than put up with it it and that hurts him in popularity contests.

Bellingham being in the race is a bit of a joke. Without his PR machine he's good but not great. Vini also probably lost because Bellingham split the Real vote.

Kinda like how in 2010 Xavi and Iniesta split the "A Spaniard should win the award after they won the WC" narrative and Messi ended up taking it.

Can't wait for the documentary, nobody deserves it more

Ten debil nadal nie wie, że istnieje VAR pic.twitter.com/VJUhgby4kd

— Chłop Antoni (@ChopAntoni1) November 24, 2024

He should go for the Oscars, more chance than Ballon D'or it seems? XD