The winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or responded to criticism from Cristiano Ronaldo, who considered it “unfair” that Vinicius was not crowned.
“It changed my life. I talked about it around me. Maybe I wasn’t aware of it when I won it, but it changed my life. Going out in the street no longer has the same A lot of things that I could do before, I obviously can’t do them anymore But it’s for a good reason, it’s for this recognition that I had and which was so important for me and my family. “It’s an unforgettable moment,” says Rodri. of the coronation.
At the Globe Soccer Awards gala, Cristiano shared his views on the outcome of the last Ballon d’Or, an award he believes should have gone to Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior. “Vinicius should have won the Ballon d’Or, that’s clear to me. It’s unfair and I’m saying it in front of everyone,” said the Portuguese.
Asked to react to these comments, Rodri, Manchester City player, did not mince his words. “It’s surprising to be honest, because he knows better than anyone how this prize works and, above all, how the winner is chosen. This year, the journalists who voted felt that I should win it. It’s probably these same journalists who, at one point, voted for him to win it, and I imagine he was OK with that,” says the Spain international.
Rodri also talks about his recovery from his injury. “On a psychological level, it’s going much better than I thought. That’s what I imagined, however, as far as the pain is concerned. The first month is very complicated, but on a mental level, it’s better than I imagined,” he said.
“If I imagine myself playing this season again? Yes, yes, yes, yes. I know myself, I am a person who recovers well, a person with a positive mentality. Of course, I want to play this season again,” added the Cityzen.
