Santos forward Neymar has criticised the organizers of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, describing Raphinha’s fifth-place ranking as “a huge joke.”
The 33-year-old expressed his frustration on Instagram after Barcelona winger Raphinha finished behind winner Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal, Vitinha, and Mohamed Salah in Monday night’s ceremony.
“Raphinha in 5th is too much of a joke,” Neymar wrote, insisting his Brazilian compatriot deserved far better.
Raphinha was instrumental for Barcelona last season, producing 56 goal contributions in 57 games to help the club win both LaLiga and the Copa del Rey.
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