Vinicius Junior Opens Up on How Ronaldo Nazario is Helping Him Win the Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid’s superstar forward Vinicius Junior is looking to make history by becoming the first player to win the Ballon d’Or in his debut season, and he’s got a secret weapon helping him on his quest: none other than the legendary Ronaldo Nazario.
In an exclusive interview with CNN, Vinicius revealed that he trained with Ronaldo at his Ibiza residence, where the Brazilian icon offered some valuable advice on how to improve his game and win the prestigious award. According to Vinicius, Ronaldo told him: "Train here a few more days, so you are closer to the Ballon d’Or."
The 24-year-old Brazilian has been in stunning form for Real Madrid, scoring 24 goals in all competitions last season, the highest tally of his career. His impressive displays have seen him become the odds-on favourite to win the Ballon d’Or, ahead of Manchester City’s Rodri and Real teammate Jude Bellingham.
Vinicius’s impressive stats speak for themselves. He’s scored goals, provided assists, and been instrumental in Real Madrid’s Champions League success. But what sets him apart from his rivals is his tireless work ethic and dedication to improving his game. His training sessions with Ronaldo were no exception, with Vinicius describing the experience as "incredible".
"I was with Ronaldo just now when I was in Ibiza and trained at his house," Vinicius said. "He told me: ‘Train here a few more days, so you are closer to the Ballon d’Or.’ They are players who did incredible things, and to be able to compete for the Ballon d’Or and to win an award that they won, that would be something really incredible."
Vinicius’s comments are music to the ears of Real Madrid fans, who have been waiting for their side to dominate the Ballon d’Or for years. With Ronaldo’s guidance and Vinicius’s incredible form, it’s little wonder that the Brazilian is the clear favourite to lift the trophy in 2024.
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