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Tebas, who is no stranger to criticism from both Real Madrid and Barcelona supporters, made the statement during a recent interview. “It should be between Lamine and Vinicius. It’s the sum of a season,” he claimed. But many believe this remark has nothing to do with football logic.
“Is this a joke or just politics?” one fan wrote online. “How can you pick Vinicius when he had an average season and didn’t win anything?”
While Lamine Yamal has gained attention recently, especially with his Nations League performances, critics say even that isn’t enough to warrant a Ballon d’Or nod. Some pointed out that Ousmane Dembele, who won a treble with PSG and dominated all season, is far more deserving.
Others argued that if a Barcelona player must be mentioned, Raphinha deserves more credit than Yamal for his role in Barca’s La Liga title and Champions League run.
As for Vinicius Jr., even his own fans admit it wasn’t his best year. “Vini deserved it last year, not this time. This was not his season at all,” a Madrid supporter commented.
For many, Tebas’ picks feel more like an attempt to keep La Liga in the Ballon d’Or conversation, rather than a reflection of actual performance. And while everyone loves league pride, most agree — this isn’t the year to make that push. SEE FULL VIDEO
Source: AFP
