Neymar Congratulates Vinicius Junior on FIFA The Best Award Victory
Brazilian football star Neymar, currently playing for Al-Hilal, has extended his congratulations to fellow countryman Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid for winning the FIFA The Best Player of the Year award.
Neymar expressed his joy on social media, saying, “Congratulations, Vini. You deserved it. I’m very happy for you. Keep up the great work.”
In October, Vinicius Junior secured the second place in the Ballon d’Or voting, organized by France Football. The award was won by Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
During the previous season, the Brazilian forward appeared in 39 matches for Real Madrid, scoring an impressive 24 goals and providing 11 assists. Vinicius Junior’s contributions were instrumental in helping the Madrid club secure both the Spanish La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League trophy.
This recognition from FIFA further cements Vinicius Junior’s status as one of the world’s top footballers, with his exceptional performances on the field earning him accolades from both fans and fellow professionals alike.