Manchester City’s fanpage posted a video of Rodri and his friends celebrating the 2024 Ballon d’Or at a luxury restaurant. Here, the midfielder born in 1996 sang the famous song “La Casa de Papel” with his friends. However, many fans discovered that Rodri tagged Vinicius’ name in the lyrics: “Hey Vinicius, hello, hello.”
Rodri’s actions have angered many fans. “Hypocritical”, a fan disappointed with Rodri. “I still think he is a gentleman”, said a second fan. “The Golden Ball was given to the wrong person”, said a third fan.
In response to negative feedback from fans, Manchester City deleted the old video and replaced it with a new one, in which the scene where Rodri mocked Vinicius was cut out.
Rodri’s victory over Vinicius at the Ballon d’Or gala caused much controversy. Some legends such as Ruud Gullit, Clarence Seedorf and Franck Ribery all believed that Vinicius deserved to win the Ballon d’Or.
“There were some problems between UEFA and Real Madrid. I think that’s why Vinicius didn’t receive the award,” Seedorf frankly admitted.
In his latest statement, Man City coach Pep Guardiola also praised Vinicius: “If Vinicius wins the Ballon d’Or, it will be completely deserved. Like last year with Erling Haaland and he didn’t win. However, Haaland was there, he was very happy, and congratulations to Lionel Messi. It’s okay, let’s try to do better next season.”
In a sensational move, Manchester City has suddenly deleted a sensitive video involving player Rodri, in which he was said to be mocking Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. The video quickly went viral on social media before being removed by the club without any explanation, leaving much speculation about the reason behind the action.
According to some sources, the video was originally posted on Man City’s official channel, showing Rodri having fun in training with his teammates. However, in this video, the Spanish midfielder made actions and words that alluded to Vinicius Junior, the young Brazilian star who plays for Real Madrid. It is known that Rodri mentioned some of Vinicius’ weaknesses in recent matches, even using sarcastic words that made fans feel indignant.
The video not only created a wave of protests from Real Madrid fans but also surprised football fans in general. At a sensitive time when players are always encouraged to respect their opponents, Rodri’s move was seen as unprofessional, and the team’s removal of the video raised further questions about its authenticity.
Manchester City’s sudden removal of the video has left the online community puzzled. Although the team has not given any official explanation, many hypotheses have been put forward. Some believe that the video was removed because its content could affect the image of Man City, a team famous for its fair play and sportsmanship.
In addition, many believe that Man City’s leadership may have realized that Rodri’s actions could cause unnecessary conflict between the two clubs. Real Madrid and Man City are two of the strongest teams in Europe, and any conflict between players from the two teams could spark endless debates among fans.
Immediately after the video was removed, many Real Madrid fans were angry and thought that Man City was covering up Rodri’s unprofessional actions. Some fans even asked the English team to apologize to Vinicius as well as Real Madrid, in order to demonstrate true sportsmanship.
On football forums, the debate about the right and wrong of this action is still heating up. Real Madrid fans criticized that Rodri did not respect Vinicius, especially when the Brazilian star is one of the brightest young talents in world football. They said that if Rodri really did act sarcastically, this is a sign of unprofessionalism and Man City needs to take more specific actions to resolve it.
Although there has been no official information from Real Madrid or Vinicius Junior, many people are expecting a response from the Spanish Royal team. Real Madrid fans believe that the team needs to speak up to protect Vinicius’ honor and demand an apology from Man City.
It is rumored that Real Madrid has received this information and is considering further measures. If this story is made public, it is possible that the two teams will encounter more heated arguments in the upcoming confrontations. Besides, protecting the image of their players and the team is always the top priority of top clubs, and Real Madrid is no exception.
The Future of Confrontations Between Man City and Real Madrid
Man City and Real Madrid are two major forces in Europe and often face each other in tense confrontations. The appearance and removal of this video may be a sign that the atmosphere between the two teams will become increasingly tense.
With Vinicius Junior increasingly asserting his name in Europe, and Rodri being one of the mainstays of Man City, these rumors and conflicts could become the driving force for the upcoming matches between the two teams. Fans will certainly be waiting for more intense confrontations than ever, when both Man City and Real Madrid want to assert their strength and protect the honor of their home team.
Conclusion: A Lesson in Respect for Opponents?
The incident surrounding Rodri’s mocking video, although it may have been just a temporary act, also raises big questions about respect in sports. Top players, especially stars like Rodri, have a great influence on fans and are often considered role models on the pitch. Therefore, inappropriate behavior can have a negative impact, not only on personal image but also on the value that the club wants to build.
Although there has been no official explanation from Man City or Rodri, fans still hope that this incident will be a reminder of sportsmanship and respect between players.
