In the early hours of October 29th, Manchester City player Rodrygo won the 2024 Golden Ball award, beating out Vinicius Junior. This decision sparked controversy and outrage among various Brazilian eSports clubs, such as LOUD, FURIA, and more.
Before the official awards ceremony, Brazilian clubs involved in CS, Valorant, and League of Legends began rallying behind Vinicius Junior. paiN Gaming, Imperial, and LOUD declared it "VINI DAY," showcasing their support for the Real Madrid player by wearing his jersey on that day.
Upon learning that Vinicius Junior did not win the Golden Ball award, many clubs expressed their confusion and disappointment. Fluxo, in particular, posted a video on social media that seemed to reveal their frustration and disbelief.
paiN Gaming shared an image of the Brazilian flag with a caption that read, "They stole the Golden Ball award from him," showcasing their unwavering support for Vinicius Junior.
FURIA, after sharing an article about Rodrygo's win, posted an image with the caption, "They tampered with Vinicius's Golden Ball award," implying foul play in the voting process.
Imperial joined in by posting a gif of Vinicius Junior shaking his head, accompanied by a caption that criticized the decision, stating, "This is absurd."
As Vinicius Junior is the brand ambassador for LOUD, the club went all out on social media, posting over thirty updates in support of him before the official awards ceremony. Despite their efforts, the final outcome left them disappointed, with a post saying, "Good morning, everyone, I had a nightmare yesterday at the awards ceremony. I'm glad I woke up quickly."
They continued to express their unwavering belief in Vinicius Junior by adding, "Vinicius, you are still the best in the world, and we all know it." The clubs' collective support for Vinicius Junior showcased unity and solidarity within the Brazilian eSports community.
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