- Vinicius Junior, Rodri and Erling Haaland are considered the best players in the world football
- Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri beat Vini Jr to the Ballon d'Or award last week, but many feel the Brazilian deserved it
- Former Manchester United star and World Cup winner Paul Pogba has called Vinicius Jr the best player in the world
Last week, Rodri beat Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.
Many felt the Real Madrid star was robbed, but others felt the Manchester City midfielder deservedly won it.
In the past few weeks, there have been discussions about who the best layer in the world is right now, and Paul Pogba has chipped in.
Who is the best player in the world?
With Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's eras over, fans have been looking for the next star player, and several candidates have presented themselves.
Kylian Mbappe has been at the top for a while, Erling Haaland continues to shine for Manchester City, Rodri has been consistent, and Vini Jr continues to play a big role at Real Madrid.
Fans have narrowed it down to Vini Jr., Haaland, and Rodri, and many, especially on social media, are leaning toward the Brazilian's side.
Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony, which was their way of saying Vini Jr should've been crowned the Ballon d'Or.
In a recent appearance on YouTube sensation Speed's stream, former Manchester United star gave his take.
“I will give it to Vini,” Pogba said via Madrid Universal.The 24-year-old winger scored in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
How Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d'Or
Earlier, Legti.ng broke down how Rodri beat Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or award.
Real Madrid was left red-faced after their Brazilian superstar was ignored for the award. The voters consider three criteria before deciding on the winner.
Gary Neville blasts Vini Jr
Legit.ng also reported that Manchester United legend Gary Neville criticised Vini Jr's behaviour after learning he had lost the Ballon d'Or.
The Sky Sports pundit said Rodri deserved to win, saying Vini Jr's reaction was unacceptable.
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