Vinicius Jr. downplays Ballon d'Or talk, focusing on team success

 Despite being named Man of the Match in Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final win and facing talk of him winning the Ballon d'Or, Vinicius Jr. remains composed, emphasizing his focus on the team's success.

Downplaying the Ballon d'Or buzz, Vinicius Jr. emphasized his main objective: securing Real Madrid's record-breaking 15th Champions League title. "The talk is all about the Ballon d'Or," he said, "but I'm staying focused on winning another Champions League trophy with this team."

Vinicius Jr. prioritizes team goals over individual achievements. He acknowledges the upcoming Copa América with Brazil but emphasizes his current focus on helping Real Madrid win the Champions League and secure their La Liga title. "I have the potential for a great season," he said, "but then I need to switch gears for Brazil. My priority is always the team, then myself."