• Vinicius Junior responded to his 2024 Ballon d’Or snobbery with a stunning hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Osasuna.
• Since finishing second to Rodri for the Ballon d’Or, Vinicius has scored four goals in his last two matches.
• In total, the Brazilian winger has scored 12 goals and provided seven assists in 17 matches this season.

Football fans were quick to express their feelings on the 2024 Ballon d’Or decision after Vinicius Junior scored a mesmerizing hat-trick in Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Osasuna.

The 24-year-old Brazilian’s stellar performance, which led to a 4-0 win, reignited debate over the outcome of this year’s Ballon d’Or, with some fans adamant he deserved the accolade against Rodri.

Although the price was officially decided almost two weeks ago, the fervor around this price remains high.

The release of detailed voting results on November 8 revealed that Vinicius had missed out on the top spot by just 41 points, according to beIN Sportswhich only intensified the discussions between fans and analysts.

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Many argue that the Ballon d’Or was destined for Vinicius, given his electrifying form this season, and his hat-trick appears to underline that sentiment.

Vinicius scores hat-trick against Osasuna

According to FotomobVinicius opened the scoring in the 34th minute with a brilliant strike, then added two more in the second half to seal a flawless display.

His dominance on the pitch quickly sparked a wave of reactions on social media, where fans rallied behind him as the true heir to the Ballon d’Or.

Fans shout Ballon d’Or for Vini

Twitter seen a flood of passionate opinions, with @WaruiJohn2 declaring,

“Rodri should return our Ballon d’Or with immediate effect.”

@JustRonnie01 asserted with confidence,

“He’s coming for the Ballon d’Or, that’s for sure.”

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@manuelphrimpz remarked with humor,

“They thought they were tricking him into breaking him, lol.”

Questions were also raised, with @Mr_Gidiglo asking,

“Are you trying to tell me that Rodri deserves the Ballon d’Or rather than Vinicius?”

@Mrlekan213 concluded,

“We know he deserves it better than Rodri, but they know the politics they play within themselves.”

Vinicius’ latest performance solidifies his position as one of the world’s elite players, leaving fans eager to see him chase the Ballon d’Or crown in the seasons to come.

Journalist explains why he snubbed Vinicius

In brief News also reported that it seems Vinicius missed the Ballon d’Or partly due to its exclusion from the top 10 by three journalists, including Bruno Perezio of El Salvador.

Asked about his choice, Perezio explained: “I did not consider Vinicius Jr in my top 10 because he is not an example for Fair Play.

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“He’s a good player, but he lacks respect for his opponents.”

Source: YEN.com.gh