The first controversies appear after the “Golden Ball” is awarded: “A bad joke”

Raphinha He was the best Brazilian ranked, in the 5th place, behind Mo Salah. And this time there were voices that did not agree, and Neymar was very clear in his reaction, after the gala that took place on Monday evening at the Châtert in Paris.

Neymar, hard reaction after Dembele won the “golden ball”

“Raphinha in fifth place is a bad joke,” commented the Brazilian, in a post on Instagram of the Brazilian content creator Eduardo Semblano, known as Fui Clear. He published a photo with the Top 10 of the Golden Ball, visibly dissatisfied with the results.

Neymar na postagem do 'fui Clear' no Instagram, Sobre Raphinha Ter Ficado Em 5º Lugar na Awards da Bola de Ouro.

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“They passed themselves. When it is, I better give Messi again. Raphinha on 5! Vitinha on 3 and Salah on 4? And Dembélé wins. Go to the hell!”, Wrote Eduardo Semblano, quoted by Abola.pt.

It is not for the first time that the Brazilian jumps in the defense of a native after the gala. After last year's award, Neymar campaigned for another compatriot, Vinicius JR, who finished in second place, behind Rodri.

The Dembelea received the prize in the hands of Brazilian Ronaldinho, but his sympathy was equal to all: Raphinha received at least the consolation of a hug and a short conversation with the star, like Lamine Yamal, who received the Kopa Trophy, for the best U21 player of season 2024-2025

Dembele won the Golden Ball, after succeeding the best season of his career. He recorded 53 matches, 35 goals and 16 decisive passes in the 2024-2025 season. He managed to win, at European level, the Champions League and the Super Cup. In France, PSG has won the title, Cup and Super Cup.

Top 10 Golden Ball 2025

1. Ousmane Dembele

2. Lamine Yamal

3. Vitinha

4. Mohamed Salah

5. Raphinha

6. Hakim

7. Kylian Mbappe

8. Cole Palmer

9. Gianluigi Donnarumma

10. Nuno Mendes