The Ukrainian goalkeeper of Real Madrid expressed solidarity with Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid and Ukraine national team goalkeeper Andriy Lunin supported the Brazilian forward of the “creamy” Vinicius Junior amid the announcement of the results of the vote for the winner of the “Golden Ball-2024”.
The best footballer in the world in 2024 according to France Football was recognized as the Spanish midfielder of Manchester City Rodri, while Vinicius took second place in the voting.
On his Instagram stories, the Ukrainian goalkeeper posted a joint photo with the Brazilian and added eloquent emojis.
“Vinicius, you are number one, 100%,” Lunin wrote.
Let's add that Lunin himself came third in the voting for the best goalkeeper on the planet. The Lev Yashin Trophy was won for the second time in a row by Aston Villa and Argentina national team goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Real Madrid boycotted the Golden Ball award ceremony after learning that Vinicius Junior would not receive the main prize. Not a single representative of the Madrid club arrived in Paris for the ceremony.
Rodri won the Golden Ball for the first time in his career. The record holder for the number of Golden Balls won remains Inter Miami and Argentina national team forward Lionel Messi, who has received this prize eight times (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023).
The closest pursuer of the Argentine is Al-Nassr and Portugal national team forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who was recognized as the best footballer in the world five times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017).
Earlier it was reported that the winners of the 2024 Golden Ball football award in all nominations have been determined.