Vinicius Junior, after winning the FIFA Best Award, declared himself the best player in the world, following his disappointment at not receiving the Ballon d’Or.
The Brazilian narrowly beat Manchester City’s Rodri to the top spot, with Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, and Lamine Yamal rounding out the top five.
In a heartfelt Instagram message, Vinicius reflected on his journey, emphasizing how others tried to undermine him, but he persevered.
He proudly proclaimed, “Yes, I am the best player in the world.” Despite his achievements, his behavior has been criticized, including for a gesture made to Rayo Vallecano fans, with ex-Real Madrid player Ivan Helguera questioning his conduct.