Neymar Harshly Responds to Rodri's Comments About Vinícius

Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, who is recovering from an ACL injury, has been giving a series of interviews recently. However, one of his statements has sparked criticism.

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Details: Rodri commented directly on Vinícius Júnior, stating that his main issue lies in his off-the-field behavior.

Quote:

“I think Vini is a smart guy, and over time he’ll understand that the more focused you are on the pitch, the better you become. Athletes are not just what they are on the field but also off it.”

Brazilian legend Neymar reacted strongly to this remark. Taking to Instagram, Neymar wrote: “He became a talker now 🤦‍♂️😂.”

Reminder: Rodri outscored Vinícius by 40 points in the voting for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.