During an interview on a radio channel, Rodri, the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or, did not hesitate to take shots at his teammate Sergio Busquets. We’ll give you an update.
After his coronation last October, the Spanish player continued his media outings. But for this interview which focuses on his impressions after winning the Ballon d’Or, Rodri was accompanied by his teammate Sergio Busquets.
And during the interview, he allowed himself to winnow his friend in these terms: “ I had to win the Ballon d’Or for Sergio Busquets to appear on the radio« .
A barb to which Busquets responded as follows: “ I congratulated you and you still haven’t answered me, Rodri!« .
It should be remembered that in one of his previous interviews, Rodri also revealed the secret that allowed him to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
“I won the Ballon d’Or thanks to consistency. That’s the hardest thing in Football. I was the most consistent player of the season”he declared.
Indeed, the midfielder had an exceptional season, both for club and national team.
In addition to Euro 2024, which he won by being named the competition’s best player, Rodri remained undefeated all season with Spain.
With the Citizens, he won the Premier League, the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.
It should be noted that the Ballon d’Or awarded to Rodri aroused strong criticism.
On October 28, 2024, the football world expected the coronation of the Brazilian player from Real Madrid, Vinícius Júnior.
A leak before the ceremony spoiled the atmosphere and led to a boycott of the event by Real Madrid, unhappy with the result.
With this coronation, Rodri enters the closed circle of midfielders who have won this individual trophy.
“It’s a huge honor, the reward for a year at a very high level. I don’t work for it, but it’s a great reward for the work accomplished.
In difficult times, it helps tell you why to continue, like with this injury. It’s also important to win as a midfielder.
Messi and Ronaldo, the two best players in history, have long confiscated this trophy. Their absence launches a new era, with a lot of great players. Football won »he said after the trophy presentation.
