France Football Journalist Who Offended Real Madrid Gives His Vote to Vinicius
France Football journalist Frédéric Hermel, who caused controversy by saying that Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior is not a top player, has given his vote for the Brazilian in the Ballon d'Or awards.
Hermel had previously said that Vinicius was "not even in the top 50 players in the world", but he has now changed his mind after the forward's impressive performances for Real Madrid this season. Vinicius has scored 22 goals and provided 20 assists in all competitions for Real Madrid this season, helping the club to win the Champions League and La Liga titles.
In an interview with Spanish newspaper AS, Hermel said that he voted for Vinicius because he has been "the best player in the world this season". He said that Vinicius is "unstoppable" and that he is "the future of football".
Hermel's vote for Vinicius is a significant U-turn, and it shows that the Brazilian has impressed even his harshest critics.
Vinicius is one of the favorites to win the Ballon d'Or this year, and Hermel's vote will only increase his chances of winning the award.
Additional Information
- Vinicius is the first Brazilian to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or since Kaka in 2007.
- Vinicius is the youngest player to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or since Kylian Mbappe in 2017.
- Vinicius is the only player from Real Madrid to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or this year.
Conclusion
Vinicius' nomination for the Ballon d'Or is a testament to his incredible season for Real Madrid. He has been one of the best players in the world this season, and he is a deserving candidate for the award.
