On Tuesday, FIFA awarded The Finest 2024 honors to probably the most excellent gamers of the previous yr, with Vinicius Junior rising as the massive winner. The winger claimed the celebrated award for the primary time in his profession, in recognition of his distinctive performances with each Actual Madrid and the Brazil nationwide crew.
Following the ceremony, Vini shared a heartfelt message on his official Instagram account, expressing his gratitude for the popularity and his pleasure at attaining this milestone. Nevertheless, he additionally took the chance to ship a powerful message to those that have criticized him in latest instances.
“VENI, VIDI, VICI
Right now I’m writing to that little boy who has seen so many idols elevate that trophy – his time has come. Or moderately, my time has come. The time to say… sure, I’m the most effective participant on the planet and I’ve fought arduous for it.
They’ve tried and tried to invalidate me, to decrease me. However they’re not prepared. Nobody goes to inform me who I ought to combat for, how I ought to behave. Once I was in São Gonçalo, the system didn’t care about me. I used to be nearly swallowed up.
I received for myself, for my household. With a variety of assist alongside the best way: Flamengo, Actual Madrid, the Brazilian nationwide crew, my a whole bunch of teammates through the years… the individuals who accompany me day-after-day in my routine, those that admire me…
THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD.”
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