Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has been told forget about the Ballon d'Or and focus on playing well for the club again.
The Brazilian finished second in the Ballon d'Or voting last month, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri picking up the award.
There was a lot of backlash for Madrid, who decided not to attend the ceremony after finding out Vinicius did not win the accolade.
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Former Barcelona and Brazil star Rivaldo has now urged his countryman to forget about the individual awards.
"Vinicius has to get this Ballon d'Or story out of his head, start playing again and start playing well for Real Madrid, who have to win games after two consecutive defeats.
"Vinicius is young, he has the age and the football to turn all this around. One day he will win the Ballon d'Or.
"He could be the best in the world one or more times. Do all the journalists who vote really understand football? Are all of them, absolutely all of them, really qualified people? I can't underestimate Rodri.
"He's a player I like. For me he was my second candidate. And yes, although I think Vinicius deserved the Ballon d'Or more, I can't take away any merit from the award, because I really admire Rodri.
"His way of playing and his style. I like him."
