Real Madrid star, Eduardo Camavinga asserts Vinicius Junior to be a victim of 'Football Politics'

Eduardo Camavinga has expressed concerns about the influence of football politics following Vinicius Junior's second-place finish in the Ballon d'Or voting, where he was surpassed by Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Despite being considered a strong candidate for the award leading up to the ceremony, Vinicius ended up in the runner-up position.

Camavinga and his Madrid teammates—Andriy Lunin, Federico Valverde, and Aurelien Tchouameni—have made it clear that they stand firmly behind Vinicius. 

After the snub, Vinicius responded confidently, declaring that they are prepared to deliver outstanding performances for the rest of the season.

Vinicius succumbed to Football politics 

Camavinga believes Vinicius has been affected by politics in football. He emphasizes that Vinicius is, in his opinion, the best player globally, and no award can diminish that fact.

"Football politics. My brother you are the best player in the world and no award can say otherwise. Love you my bro," Camavinga wrote.

Additionally, Valverde shared his thoughts, highlighting that the award reflects Vinicius's talent and character, not just on the field but also in his conduct off the pitch.

Valverde posted on Instagram: "There's no award that acknowledges how good you are. And I'm not just talking about your player quality but off the pitch as well. I love you brother."

Vinicius is set to play in Real Madrid's upcoming La Liga match against Valencia. The team is focused on bouncing back and demonstrating a stronger performance after their recent loss to Barcelona at Santiago Bernabéu.