Rodri's truths about his controversial video about Vinicius Junior

Winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or, Rodri (28 years old) continues his media tour. After putting a small tackle on Real Madrid after the very notable absence of Casa Blanca at the ceremony of presenting the prestigious trophy in Paris, the Spanish midfielder from Manchester City this time sat in front of the radio microphone Cadena COPE to discuss other controversies linked to his coronation. Starting with his popularity within his own country.

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In Spain, most people were hoping for the triumph of Vinicius Junior at the expense of Rodri who won the Euro with La Roja. A detail that did not escape Rodri. “I like that people can vote what they feel and what they want. What I'm saying is that we are a special country. In the sense that I think we are more attached to our club than to our country, very often. This is not the case in other countries. That's my feeling. »

Rodri would not have done like Real Madrid

The Mancunian then returned to THE big controversy surrounding his Parisian coronation: the video (quickly removed by Manchester City) where we see him celebrating his victory in a restaurant in the capital, while chastising Vinicius Junior. “People need to understand that there is healthy competition. (…) Ultimately it's a private party and I'm sure if we put a camera in each of our houses at the end… (…) This celebration is a time when you don't think about anything else »he declared, before continuing.

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“There's no disrespect to anyone, it's just another rivalry story. I have enormous respect for Vinicius, for Real Madrid, for all the players who were lucky enough to win the Ballon d'Or.”he concluded, adding that he had not received any messages from the Brazilian or Real Madrid to congratulate him either. “It’s not my club. They had their reasons, their motivations. I wouldn't have done that. But that doesn't mean it was good or bad. Everyone makes their own decisions and that's it. There is no need to think about it further. » It's said.