The winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Rodri (28 years old, with 3 appearances in all competitions this season), gave an in-depth interview to France Football. Addressing the absence of Real Madrid during the ceremony (see the brief at 12:42 p.m.), the Manchester City midfielder commented on Karim Benzema’s position in favor of his runner-up, Vinicius Junior, whom Benzema considers more deserving.
“It’s his opinion, and he has the right to think that. I can’t expect to please everyone. I satisfied a jury of a hundred voters, which is already something, ” declared the Spanish European champion. “I also heard Paul Scholes express the opposite opinion, saying that he found my game very beautiful and intelligent, and coming from such a midfielder it means a lot to me.”
“You have to understand this as: ‘This is another aspect of football that has been rewarded.’ It may not be as spectacular as goals, dribbles or one-on-ones, but it’s about controlling the game for ninety minutes, being the guarantor of what the coach demands. on the pitch, to organize the game and give it personality…” added Rodri. It’s the “Football’s Golden Ball” answer to the “People’s Golden Ball.”
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