Fans Claim Real Madrid Player Is the ‘Most Disrespected Player in Football’ After FIFA The Best Shortlist Announcement

Real Madrid Fans Disheartened as Vinicius Jr. Misses Out on FIFA The Best Award Nomination

Surprise Omission: Vinicius Jr. Absent from FIFA The Best Award Nomination List

In a rather unexpected turn of events, no Real Madrid player made it to the list of nominees for the FIFA The Best Award 2023. This revelation left fans both bewildered and disheartened, especially considering the remarkable performances by some of their key players.

The final 12-man shortlist for the prestigious award includes:

1. Julian Alvarez (Manchester City, Argentina)
2. Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr, Croatia)
3. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium)
4. Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona, Germany)
5. Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
6. Rodri (Manchester City, Spain)
7. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli, Georgia)
8. Kylian Mbappe (PSG, France)
9. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
10. Victor Osimhen (Napoli, Nigeria)
11. Declan Rice (Arsenal, England)
12. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City, Portugal)

Real Madrid enthusiasts expressed their perplexity over the omission of Vinicius Jr., who showcased exceptional form throughout the previous season. The Brazilian forward notched an impressive 23 goals and contributed 21 assists in 55 appearances. Moreover, Vinicius played an instrumental role in Real Madrid’s triumphs in the Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and Copa Del Rey. His stellar performances were pivotal in helping the club reach the semifinals of the Champions League.

Here’s a glimpse of the sentiments shared by fans on social media:

💭Dr. Yash: “Vinicius is the most disrespected player in the world rn, hope one day he’ll get his flowers.

💭Madrid Universal: “Vinicius Junior was not nominated for FIFA The Best award. No words.”

💭Concra: “Declan Rice was nominated for FIFA THE BEST PLAYER but Vinicius Jr was not nominated despite the amazing season he had. I’m tempted to believe FIFA is a racial organization cos WTF.”

💭CrisRMA: “Brothersss….🚨💣 I am not even hating, BUT how tf is Declan Rice nominated for the Best award, while VINICIUS JUNIOR isn’t🤨 This must be a big big joke😂.”

💭Hell’s Kitchen: “Vinicius Junior was not nominated for FIFA The Best award. What a joke.”

The absence of Vinicius Jr. from the FIFA The Best Award nomination list left fans puzzled and questioning the selection criteria, given his remarkable contributions to Real Madrid’s success in the previous season.