'Stop crying your heart out': Man City fans send a message to Vini Jr

Manchester City fans will display the banner this Tuesday in support of Rodri Hernandez following his Ballon d'Or win over Vinicius Junior. They will mock Real Madrid fans with an Oasis song: "Stop crying your heart out."

The most prominent fan group, 'We Are 1984,' confirmed in a statement that the banner will be displayed five minutes before kick-off and remain visible until the Champions League anthem ends. "For everyone to see," the group said.

The banner shows Rodri kissing the Ballon d'Or with the phrase "Stop crying your heart out," which is intended to silence the tears. This move is in response to Real Madrid's last-minute withdrawal from the Ballon d'Or gala in Paris after it became clear that Rodri would take the award instead of Vinicius or any other Madrid player.

February 11, 2025