Neymar Criticizes Rodri Over Vinicius Comments

Rodri, the recent Ballon d'Or winner, sparked controversy by suggesting that Vinicius Jr. needs to focus more on the pitch to improve, which provoked a strong reaction from Neymar on social media. Neymar criticized Rodri's comments, implying that the Manchester City player should not be commenting on Vinicius's performance, stating, 'He became a talker now.' This debate follows Real Madrid's boycott of the Ballon d'Or ceremony after Vinicius was edged out by Rodri, despite having a stellar season, scoring 24 goals and contributing significantly to Madrid's treble victory. The fallout from Rodri's remarks has reignited discussions about the criteria for the Ballon d'Or and the ongoing rivalry between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar's defense of Vinicius highlights their close friendship and the broader support Vinicius receives from his Brazilian teammates. The exchange underlines the tensions and rivalries that often characterize elite football.