Brazilian soccer sensation Venicius Jr. heaped praise on compatriot and former Real Madrid legend Ronaldo at a ceremony on Tuesday after naming him the player of the year.
The 24-year-old forward won the prestigious “FIFA Men’s Player” award for his role in Real Madrid’s successful Champions League and La Liga campaigns. round Reported
His remarkable achievement follows a heated controversy over his boycott of the Ballon d’Or Gala two months ago, when Manchester City’s Rudy won world football’s most prestigious award.
After the win, Vinicius spoke about his journey from poverty to being named the best player on the planet.
His resilience and ability were further recognized by the 48-year-old former Brazil striker, Ronaldo, who, while demonstrating his prowess on the pitch, also emphasized Vinicius’ ongoing fight against racism.
“It’s been 16 years since the World Player of the Year trophy last came to Brazil,” he wrote on Instagram. /24 are more than exceptional numbers in a season.”
He continued with his social media post, writing: “His talent will be enough to win the award, but his power goes far beyond the field. We are talking about one of the most valuable players today. Are, who are racist on television with inconceivable frequency. How many anonymous Viniciuses does he represent scattered throughout the place?
He added: “A symbol of resistance and resilience, today Vinny is also leading the fight against racism in world football, where exclusion is just as damaging as attacks. And those who remain silent are no less racist. are
“Omissions—especially by institutions and authorities with the legal power to confront and punish such practices—reinforce a culture of erasure and disrespect against black people.
“They tried to erase you, my friend. And you rocked. The best player in the world is black and Brazilian!”
Now, as Vinicius looks to add another trophy to his collection when Real Madrid take on Mexican club Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar on Wednesday, Ronaldo has called on the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). So are focused on your projects or choices.