Karim Benzemaa player for Saudi Professional League side Al-Ittihad Jeddah Clubspoke exclusively with Josep Pedrerol on the “The Chiringuito” program on the “FIFA Ballon d’Or” reward that his former teammate Vinicius (Real Madrid) did not win and was won by the Spaniard Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City).
The 36-year-old French striker, who played with Vinicius at Real Madrid from 2018 to 2023, said of the Ballon d'Or: “I saw what happened with Vinicius… I don't want to talk about France Football or France. Like I said a long time ago, not just this year. Last year too and when I was at Real Madrid too. Vinicius is a player who has always tried hard and it's not just about scoring goals.“
Last year, when Real Madrid were European champions, Vinicius was decisive in every match. So…I don't think there's anyone who deserves it more than him
Benzema supported Ed Aguirre that, according to him, Vinicius should have won the Ballon d'Or: “Last year, when Real Madrid were European champions, Vinicius was decisive in every match. So… I think no one deserves it more than Vinicius.“
Karim Benzema: “I spoke to Vini, he is sad… that's normal too. He deserved to win the Ballon d'Or”.
“I have nothing against Rodri, good player… but I'm on my sofa watching TV and Rodri doesn't do anything that makes you say: wow!”, says @elchiringuitotv. pic.twitter.com/c6zRL6gtH4
? Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 30, 2024
Benzema explains the difference between Rodri and Vinicius
The Lyon striker made it clear that “I have nothing against Rodri, who is a good player“, even if he wanted to qualify that”but I'm on my couch, I'm watching TV and Rodri doesn't do things that I say 'Pffff', and Vinicius who did it more than once“.
It's a bit sad and I don't feel good for Vinicius, who deserves the Ballon d'Or
“IIt's a bit sad and I don't feel good for Vinicius, who deserves the Ballon d'Or,“, Benzema said.
Benzema spoke to Vinicius after the Ballon d'Or
Karim Benzema admitted to contacting Vinicius after the Ballon d'Or result was known: “I hope he is strong in the head. Yesterday I spoke with Vinicius and he is strong to work and one day he will have it (the Ballon d'Or)“.
Yesterday I spoke with Vinicius and he is strong to work and one day he will have it (the Ballon d'Or)
“I wrote him a message and he was sad. It's normal. It's a bit complicated when everyone sees you win the Ballon d'Or and at the end, the day before or a few hours before, they tell you that you're not going to win it. It's very complicated,“, he explained.
Benzema thinks that “Vinicius is a good boy, he will work and one day he will win the Ballon d'Or“.
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