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VIDEO: Vinicius Jr aims cheeky response at Man City fans goading him with chants of 'where's your Ballon d'Or' during Champions League clash after being pipped to top prize by Rodri

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<p>The Brazilian was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/full-2024-ballon-dor-voting-breakdown-reveals-rodri-margin-victory-over-vinicius-jr-controversial-contest/blt0e0bff7ed05adce4" target="_blank">beaten to the 2024 Ballon d'Or by City's star midfielder Rodri </a>and refused to attend the awards ceremony in France as a result. This provoked a banner from City's fans, on Tuesday during Real Madrid's visit to the Etihad Stadium for their Champions League play-offs clash, reading 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out'. Vinicius Jr then produced a Man Of The Match performance in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-player-ratings-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-erling-haaland-ederson-rico-lewis/blt8741fecd50307b1e" target="_blank">Los Blancos' comeback 3-2 victory</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After starring for his club, the winger came up with a cheeky response as he was seen showing off the right sleeve of his shirt to the home fans, and pointed towards a Champions League Trophy with 15 written on it. He wanted to get under the City fans' skin by boasting about Real's incredible success in Europe. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Vinicius Junior’s response to Ballon D’Or chants from the Manchester City fans… 👀 <a href="https://t.co/yVDf3XgAPI">pic.twitter.com/yVDf3XgAPI</a></p>— Mail Sport (@MailSport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MailSport/status/1889676079637348519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Carlo Ancelotti's side will be back in action on Saturday in La Liga as they take on Osasuna away from home.</p>

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Vinicius Junior came up with a cheeky response after Manchester City fans mocked him with a banner during Champions League clash.

VIDEO: Vinicius Jr aims cheeky response at Man City fans goading him with chants of &apos;where&apos;s your Ballon d&apos;Or&apos; during Champions League clash after being pipped to top prize by Rodri

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