The Brazil international was widely expected to win the prize until a late twist of events saw Real Madrid boycott the ceremony on Monday.
Real Madrid star, Vinicius Junior has reacted after losing the 2024 Ballon d'Or to Rodri.
In a post on X, Vinicius stated that he will keep on working hard.
According to him, they are not ready for him yet.
The Brazil international was widely expected to win the prize until a late twist of events saw Real Madrid boycott the ceremony on Monday.
Shortly after Rodri was confirmed winner, Vinicius tweeted: “I’ll do it 10x if I have to. They’re not ready.”
Rodri won the Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid’s trio of Vinicius, Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal.