Lionel Messi nor Ronaldo never won it, the new award for Vinicius Jr
Vinicius Jr has been awarded, but not for something related to football!
The years go by and Vinicius Jr becomes a more mature and decisive footballer for Real Madrid. Now, at 23 years old, the Brazilian has already established himself as one of the best players in the world.
Today, Vinicius Jr has received an unexpected award, since it was not awarded by FIFA or UEFA, but rather by the UNESCO association. Vini, was called as the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. These were his words:
Vinicius Jr's words after being recognized by UNESCO: "Being appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador at just 23 years old is more than an honor, it's an achievement and a duty which I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. Of Of course, I want to be recognized as a great player, but also as a citizen who tried to make a difference."
What else did Vinicius say?
"I've been fighting for education since I was 19 years old, and my Institute is gradually developing in Brazil. Thanks to the support of UNESCO, we're now going to have a positive impact on the whole world."
