German football legend Lothar Matthaus recently spoke out about the possibility of Vinicius Junior winning the Ballon d’Or, expressing his belief that the Brazilian player could be the winner of the next edition of the award.
Despite the constant anticipation in the corridors of Real Madrid, the opinions of many legends of the game indicate that there is concern about the possibility of a conspiracy that does not please everyone, and in this context, Matthaus ranked Vinicius third in his list of the best football players in the world.
Matthaus, who knows exactly what it takes to win this award, confirmed in his statements: “It would not surprise me, as the goal scorer is always in the spotlight more than the others.
His victories in the Champions League and the Spanish League, as well as the important titles he has achieved with Real Madrid, make it justified to deserve the award.”
Despite his support for Vinicius, Matthaus did not hesitate to clarify his personal preferences, stating: “Personally, I see Vinicius in third place, and I think Bellingham deserves the Ballon d’Or more, he was the mastermind and leader of Real Madrid in the Champions League, and he also won the award for the best player in La Liga last season.”
Matthäus pointed out that Bellingham, like Vinicius, has achieved great success, but he considers him the standout this year, adding: “My ranking includes Bellingham, Rodri and Vinicius.”
Ancelotti commented on Lothar Matthaus’s statements, saying: “It does not matter who wins the award, whether it is Bellingham or Vinicius, the important thing is that the winner will be Real Madrid.”
It is clear that Lothar Matthaus has been frank about his expectations for what will happen on October 28 in Paris, adding further excitement to the competition for the award.