'Him against the world' - how Vinicius Jr's fight goes beyond football

Vinicius Jr's supporters firmly believe that his rise to the top is inevitable, viewing it as a question of when rather than if.

Despite being a frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or, he faced disappointment on Monday, finishing second to Rodri.

This outcome sparked significant reactions, with Real Madrid boycotting the ceremony in protest and Brazilian journalists and politicians labeling it an 'injustice.'

In response to his loss, the 24-year-old took to X, stating, "I'll do it 10x if I have to. They're not ready."