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Journalist
Passionate about Football since a young age, becoming a sports journalist quickly became obvious to Hugo. He would later discover a love for the NBA, before exploring other horizons such as Formula 1 and the NFL.
On October 28 at the Châtelet theater in Paris, Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or, ahead of Vinicius Jr. A ceremony which Real Madrid did not attend, believing that the fact that the Brazilian was not crowned as a lack of respect. The Manchester City midfielder regretted that the Merengue were not present, but assures that he would not have acted in the same way.
Successor of Lionel Messi inasmuch as Ballon d’Orwinner last year, the coronation of Rodri was spoiled by the controversy caused by Real Madrid. To denounce what she considers to be an injustice and in support of Vinicius Jrsecond in the ranking, the White House decided to boycott the ceremony and cancel the trip of its delegation.
“I wouldn’t have acted the same way”
« What do you want me to tell you? That I would have preferred everyone to be present? Obviously yes », Confided Rodriin an interview given to France Football. « The second, third, fourth, etc. were missing. We want all the best players on the planet at such an evening. The best team of the year (Real Madrid) did not come to the ceremony despite the consecration of the best coach (Carlo Ancelotti), the co-top scorer (Kylian Mbappé). I have to respect everyone’s decision. Even if I wouldn’t have acted the same way. But they do what they want. »
“I especially wanted to take care of those who are dear to me and who were there, not those who were absent”
More Rodri does not feel bitter after this episode: “ Honestly ? No way. It was my moment. Above all, I wanted to take care of those who are dear to me and who were there, not those who were absent. », added the midfielder Manchester City.
