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Many fans and analysts were perplexed when the Ballon d'Or placed Rodri as the best player over Vinícius, despite the clear evidence of the Brazilian’s impactful performances. A pivotal player in his team’s Champions League victory, Vinícius scored vital goals and was instrumental throughout the knockout stages. Critics argue that the Ballon d'Or narrative was constructed in a misleading way, serving certain interests that disregarded Vinicius’s accomplishments in favor of a different storyline, thus creating a false narrative around Rodri's contributions.