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Despite the raucous debates surrounding the Ballon d'Or, the host underscores a larger truth: the overstated importance placed on individual accolades within football circles. He suggests that such awards do not define the players’ capabilities or their legacies on the pitch and opines that the spotlight should rather shine on the fight for justice in football.

Repercussions Beyond the Awards

The conversation does not just rest on the implications of the award’s results but also veers into the broader societal issues, such as racism in sports. The harrowing incidents involving threats toward Vinícius, including a puppet hung in Valencia and ongoing racial slurs directed at him, underline significant societal concerns that extend beyond the game.