Neymar has hit out at Rodri after his controversial Ballon d’Or interview with Vinicius Junior. Rodri, who will miss the rest of the season, has slammed Vinicius in a new interview in Spain.

Speaking to ทางเข้า https://ufabet999.app, the 28-year-old midfielder said : “Was there a call from Vinicius Junior after the Ballon d’Or? Yes, it was just FaceTime… [Laughs] No, we didn’t speak.

“There was no message from Real Madrid. They didn’t come to the gala, so to message me after the event doesn’t make sense.” Rodri added: “I think Vini is an intelligent guy and with time, he will realise that the more he cares about the pitch, the better he becomes. An athlete is not only a representative on the pitch, he is also a representative off the pitch.

Rodri was named the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner last month. Pipping Madrid’s Vinicius Jr to the coveted accolade. After the 28-year-old sent a warning of sorts to the winger, the Brazilian’s compatriot Neymar has come to his aid with a dig at the Spaniard.

” Vinicius’ Brazil team-mate Neymar took note of Rodri’s interview, commenting on Instagram: “He’s become a talkative person now.” He wrote, along with a laughing hand-covering emoji. Rodri has been described as a “humble and kind-hearted” star in the past. And is the first defensive midfielder to win the Ballon d’Or.