Rodri, again and again in court.
Since his triumph at the 2024 Ballon d'Or, Rodri has been at the heart of the debates, particularly after Cristiano Ronaldo's remarks. The five-time winner estimated “ unfair » that the Spaniard is crowned, saying that the trophy should have gone to Vinicius Junior. “ They gave it to Rodri, who deserves it too. But I think they had to give it to Vinicius because he won the Champions League. He scored in the final », explained the new annoying football uncle.
“It changed my life”
In an interview given to ASRodri reacted to the ancestor's words: « It's really a surprise, because he knows better than anyone how this prize works and especially how the winner is chosen. This year, the journalists who voted thought I should win it. These are probably the same journalists who at one point voted for him to win, and I imagine at that point he agreed. »
Despite the criticism, Rodri relishes his title and the impact it has had on his life. « It changed my lifehe confided. I talked about it with those around me. Maybe I didn't realize it when I won it, but it changed my life. The scale of the outings is no longer the same. A lot of things that I could do before, obviously, are no longer possible. But hey, it's for a good reason, it's the consequence of this recognition that I had and which was so important for me and my family. It's an unforgettable moment. »
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