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The host cites an inherent bias in the voting system, suggesting that the selection of winners has devolved into a popularity contest driven by personal agendas among the journalists who get to cast their votes. He specifically mentions how Rodri, the eventual winner, capitalized on a fragmented voting landscape, where multiple Real Madrid players split the ballot with votes diluting the impact for standout candidates like Vinícius Júnior.
He argues that such politicization has rendered the award devoid of credibility and relevance, stating emphatically: “The world is watching.” He warns that if FIFA follows suit with similar 'politicizing' of their awards, it risks repeating the errors of a decaying system.