This year's Ballon d'Or ceremony has left a big surprise for soccer fans. Manchester City midfielder Rodrigo Hernández has taken home the coveted trophy, being crowned the best player in the world. However, the choice, widely celebrated by many, hasn't been to everyone's liking and has sparked a great deal of controversy.
Everything seemed to indicate that star of Real Madrid Vinícius Junior would be the winner of this award, a rumor that resonated strongly among the supporters of the white team. However, the announcement at midday that Rodri would be the chosen one didn't sit well in the highest echelons of Real Madrid.
Florentino Pérez, the club's president, was quick to react when he found out that the award wouldn't go to Vinícius. In an unexpected decision that many have considered controversial, Florentino decided that no representative of Real Madrid would attend the gala.
This “tantrum,” as some have called it on social media, immediately sparked reactions among journalists and fans, such as that of Manolo Lama.
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One of the first to comment was the commentator Manolo Lama, who didn't hesitate to comment on Florentino's decision. Through his account on X, Lama shared a photo of the Madrid president with the Ballon d'Or, including a critical message.
“Florentino Pérez's decision is that of a sore loser. Where is the Fair Play, the dignity and the values? The ball is mine and I'm going home angry.” With this comment, Manolo Lama questioned the sporting values of the president of Real Madrid and pointed out what he considers a lack of sportsmanship.
Manolo Lama's comment quickly went viral, attracting comments of support and criticism from Real Madrid fans. For some, his stance reflects the feelings of the more moderate Real Madrid fans, who don't share the president's decision. Without a doubt, his comment has been the most viral of the day. The renowned commentator doesn't hold back and has once again attacked his beloved Real Madrid.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony, which in theory should be a celebration of talent in soccer, has thus become another episode of controversy. Manolo Lama has led the critical voice against Florentino Pérez after what happened with Vinícius Júnior.