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WHAT HAPPENED?
Portugal head coach Martinez has absolutely no qualms about Vitinha being one of the prime candidates to lift this year’s Ballon d’Or award after he played an instrumental role in defeating Germany in the Nations League semi-final on Wednesday. The former Everton and Belgium manager brought on the PSG star in the 58th minute, after Florian Wirtz had put Die Mannschaft ahead at the start of the second half. And Vitinha had a big impact, helping Portugal regain control in midfield and eventually win the game 2-1, their first win over the Germans since 2000.
Asked after the win against Germany if he would support Vitinha’s candidacy to lift the Ballon d’Or, Martinez said: “One thing is what Vitinha is doing this season. For me, without a doubt. He is a player who was essential for PSG to win everything they have won. I think that due to Vitinha’s style and effectiveness, he deserves to be awarded the Ballon d’Or.”