Rodri, Ballon d’Or 2024, was the subject of criticism from several personalities, believing that Vinicius deserved the award more. Among these detractors, a certain Cristiano Ronaldo.
Since his coronation on October 28, 2024, Rodri, Manchester City midfielder, has faced many questions about the merit of his Golden Ball. Among his detractors is Cristiano Ronaldo, five-time winner of this distinction. In a recent statement, the Portuguese felt that the award should have gone to Vinicius Jr.: “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, he declared during the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony.
Faced with these comments, Rodri expressed his astonishment: “It’s really a surprise, because he knows better than anyone how this prize works and especially how the winner is chosen.”he said. The Spanish international stressed that it is the journalists who vote to elect the winner. “These are probably the same journalists who at some point voted for him, and I imagine at that time he agreed.”he added with a touch of irony.
An unforgettable moment
Despite the criticism, Rodri fully relishes this honor: “It changed my life. Maybe I didn’t realize it when I won it, but it changed my life.” He recognizes that this distinction transformed his daily life and propelled him into the spotlight. “A lot of things I could do before are no longer possible. But it’s for good reason. This is an important recognition for me and my family.”
Rodri concludes by emphasizing the importance of this moment in his career, which he describes as “unforgettable”.
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