Neymar: Rodri is a talkative guy
Neymar criticized Rodri after sarcastic words for Vinicius Junior on the sidelines of the 2024 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony.
Neymar has recently attracted attention when he strongly reacted to Rodri's statements aimed at Vinicius Junior. The incident began when Rodri, who just won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, made sarcastic comments about Neymar's teammate in the Brazilian team. In an interview with El Larguero, Rodri hinted that Vinicius should focus on playing instead of off-field issues.
Rodri's win has been controversial, especially from Real Madrid. The club, which had high hopes for Vinicius, did not send a representative to the awards ceremony, highlighting the dissatisfaction after the Man City midfielder won the prestigious title. Rodri's comments, such as: "Vinicius is very smart. With time, he will understand that what he needs to do is focus on training and playing," were seen by many as unnecessary provocation.
Neymar did not keep quiet about this situation. He left a harsh comment on social media, referring to Rodri as a "talkative person". Neymar's reaction quickly attracted attention, sparking a wave of controversy between fans of both players.
It is worth mentioning that both Neymar and Rodri are currently out of action due to serious injuries. Rodri suffered a cruciate ligament injury, leaving Man City in crisis as they fell behind in the Premier League title race. Neymar, who has just returned from a similar injury, is again sidelined with a calf problem.
The tensions surrounding this event not only reflect the pressure of stars at the top, but also highlight the harshness of the race for individual titles such as the Ballon d'Or. The incident continues to attract attention, as both stars have yet to return to the field to prove their worth.