Did Richarlison put a curse on Manchester City after Vinicius Jr failed to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or

Did Richarlison put a curse on Manchester City after Vinicius Jr failed to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or

Many believe that Richarlison has put a curse on Manchester City

Know more about Richarlison, as the Brazilian footballer is making waves online after football enthusiasts spotted his recent remarks on the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner. Got confused? Worry not, here’s the brief:

Recently, social media users are buzzing with jokes about Richarlison’s recent remarks on the Ballon d’Or, linking them to Manchester City’s ongoing struggles.

Did footballer Richarlison put a curse on Manchester City after Vinicius Jr failed to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or

For the unfamiliar, social media platforms, especially X/Twitter and Reddit, are currently buzzing with memes and commentary about the so-called “Richarlison curse.”

It all began on Saturday, December 21, when Manchester City’s woes deepened with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. This Premier League defeat of Man City served as a further evidence of an alleged jinx tied to the Brazilian striker.

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For context, we need to revisit last October. Ahead of the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony, Richarlison took to the photo-sharing platform Instagram to support his fellow, Vinicius Junior, asserting that it would be unthinkable for the 24-year-old Brazilian footballer to miss out on the iconic awards.

At the time, Richarlison declared in a media briefing that “If Vinicius Junior doesn’t win, things will go badly.”

Two months later now, football enthusiasts are convinced that the word’s of the 27-year-old forward were ominous, as they believe that Manchester City is seemingly under “curse,” as the club has just won one of its 12 matches across all competitions with many claiming that it was Brazil’s Richarlison who had cursed the team after Vinicius Jr failed to win the Ballon d’Or.

Who is Richarlison?

Born in Nova Venécia, Espírito Santo, Brazil, on May 10, 1997, Richarlison, whose full name is Richarlison de Andrade is a Brazilian professional footballer. Standing at 1.84 m (6 feet 0 inches) tall, the player plays as a forward.

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Richarlison joined the youth academy of América Mineiro in 2014. A year after joining the youth setup, he was promoted to the first team. The player made his professional debut in July 2015 against Mogi Mirim.

So far, the forward has represented teams such as Fluminense, Watford, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur. In 2017, Richarlison was selected as the U-20 squad member for the Brazilian team for the South American U-20 Championship.

Girlfriend & Contract

As per his Instagram account, which goes by the name @richarlison, the professional footballer is dating Amanda Araujo, with whom he is expecting his first child.

As per various reports, Richarlison signed a 3-year-contract with Tottenham, which is expected to expire on June 30, 2027.

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The player is set to earn a sum of £4,680,000 annually, and £90,000 weekly, for season 2024-25, excluding bonuses.

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