• A journalist resigns from the Ballon d’Or jury after admitting he made a mistake by not voting for Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior
• Vinicius Junior responded to his 2024 Ballon d’Or failure with a stunning hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Osasuna.
• Vinicius, who finished second in the Golden Ball Award after Rodri, scored four goals in his last two matches.

Finnish journalist Juha Kanerva resigned from the Ballon d’Or jury after admitting there was a mistake in his voting.

Less than two weeks after Vinícius Júnior narrowly lost the 2024 Ballon d’Or to Rodri, the winger scored a hat-trick against Osasuna on Saturday, November 9.

The Brazilian striker opened the scoring, bringing the Santiago Bernabéu fans to their feet. real Madrid At the 34th minute.

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The Brazilian player received the ball from Jude Bellingham on the left wing, dribbled into the penalty area, passed three defenders and shot at the goal with his right foot.

This goal ended Real Madrid’s three-match drought from open play and was Vinícius Jr.’s second goal since missing out on the Ballon d’Or.

The 24-year-old briefly celebrated with his team-mates before running to embrace Carlo Ancelotti. ESPN.

Vinicius scores a magnificent hattrick

Jude Bellingham’s season-opening goal doubled Real Madrid’s lead just before half-time, but it was Vinícius Jr. who increased the scoring in the second half. happened.

In the 61st minute, Andriy Lunin made a great pass and sent Vinícius into the goal.

The Brazilian expertly dribbled past Sergio Herrera and casually deposited a no-look finish into the open net.

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Finnish journalist resigns from Ballon d’Or jury

Vinicius’ displays convinced Finnish journalist Kanerva to quit the Ballon d’Or jury after admitting she made a mistake in her voting.

Madrid Region the account highlighted that Kanerva was one of three journalists who did not include Vinicius in their top 10 list. In response, Kanerva openly admitted her mistake.

Kanerva said, “It’s my technical mistake. I will resign from the Ballon d’Or jury.” To the tribune.

His resignation came after he faced severe criticism for his vote choice and took full responsibility for the oversight.

Journalist explains why he disdains Vinicius

News in brief It also reported that Vinicius missed out on the Ballon d’Or in part because El Salvador’s Bruno Perezio was among them.

When asked about his pick, Perezio explained: “I didn’t count Vinicius Jr. in my top 10 votes because he is not an example of Fair Play.

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“He’s a good player, but he has no respect for his opponents.”

Source: YEN.com.gh