Vinícius deserves Ballon d'Or after Real Madrid win - Neymar



Neymar has stated that, following his stellar season at Real Madrid, he thinks his Brazil teammate Vinícius Júnior will take home the Ballon d'Or trophy.

Vinícius, 23, who has scored six goals in the competition this season, including Madrid's second goal in the 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Saturday final at Wembley, was named the 2023–24 Champions League Player of the Season on Monday.



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Vinícius, who will spearhead the Selecao's offensive efforts in the forthcoming Copa América, scored 13 goals as Madrid triumphed in La Liga.

Neymar remarked, "As for Vini, obviously I think the Ballon d'Or is his today."

"Before and after the [Champions League final] match, I texted [him]. I have an intense love for this boy.