Sergio Aguero Critiques Real Madrid’s Entitled Attitude After Vinicius Jr. Snubbed for Ballon d’Or in Paris Ceremony

Sergio Aguero Critiques Real Madrid’s Entitled Attitude After Vinicius Jr. Snubbed for Ballon d’Or in Paris Ceremony

Sergio Aguero recently took a strong stance against Real Madrid, labeling the club as “entitled” following their reaction to Vinicius Jr. missing out on the prestigious Ballon d’Or award.

The Brazilian winger, alongside his team, expressed outrage after Manchester City’s Rodri was named the winner, leading them to boycott the awards ceremony held in Paris.

Real Madrid’s Reaction

The Spanish club didn’t hold back in their criticism, stating that the victories of Rodri and Dani Carvajal reflect a lack of respect from UEFA towards Real Madrid.

Reports have surfaced suggesting that Vinicius believes his snub stems from his outspoken stance against racism in football.

This contention has added fuel to the ongoing debate about recognition and respect in the sport.

Aguero Defends Rodri

Aguero, who shared the pitch with Rodri during their time at Manchester City, defended his former teammate, asserting that Rodri truly deserved the accolade.

On his streaming channel, he remarked, “Well deserved. Rodri is the best player in the world.”

He went on to critique Real Madrid’s sense of entitlement, stating, “Football is for everyone, not just Real Madrid.”

Vinicius’s Impressive Performance

Vinicius was widely regarded as a top contender for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, thanks to his impressive performance that contributed significantly to Real Madrid’s La Liga and UEFA Champions League triumphs.

Over the course of ten Champions League matches, he scored six goals and provided four assists, while also contributing 20 goals in 26 La Liga appearances.

A Defiant Response

Shortly after Rodri accepted the award, Vinicius broke his silence on social media, posting a defiant message: “I’ll do it 10x if I have to. They’re not ready,” hinting at future achievements.

Reports later indicated that this statement alluded to his ongoing battle against racism in the sport, with a member of his management team commenting, “The football world is not ready to accept a player who fights against the system.”

Madrid’s Official Statement

In a formal statement, Real Madrid expressed their dissatisfaction, asserting that if the award criteria didn’t favor Vinicius, they should have recognized Carvajal instead.

Their message was clear: “If the award criteria doesn’t give it to Vinicius as the winner, those same criteria should point to Carvajal as the winner.

As this was not the case, it is clear that Ballon d’Or-UEFA does not respect Real Madrid. And Real Madrid does not go where it is not respected.”

Impact on the Ceremony

As a consequence of this controversy, Manager Carlo Ancelotti was notably absent from the event to accept his award for Best Men’s Coach, and Real Madrid had no representatives to collect the award for Best Men’s Team.

This episode raises questions about the intersection of sportsmanship, recognition, and social issues within football. What’s next in this unfolding narrative?

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