Winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Rodri reacted to the comments of Cristiano Ronaldo, who defended Vinicius Jr in the controversy surrounding this prestigious trophy.
Rodri’s victory at the 2024 Ballon d’Or continues to be debated. Among the dissenting voices, that of Cristiano Ronaldo stood out. The former Real Madrid star expressed his incomprehension that the trophy was not awarded to Vinicius Jr. For the Portuguese, the decision is unfair: “ They gave it to Rodri, who deserved it too, but I think they should have given it to Vinicius because he won the Champions League.”declared CR7.
Questioned by the daily ASManchester City midfielder Rodri tactfully responded to the Portuguese legend’s criticism: “ To be honest, it’s a surprise, because he knows better than anyone how this prize works and, above all, how the winner is chosen. This year, the voting journalists felt I should win it. These are probably the same journalists who at one point voted for him to win it, and I imagine he would have agreed with them at that point. »
Rodri vs Vini, a prolonged controversy
This protest is not an isolated case for Rodri. During the Ballon d’Or ceremony, Real Madrid had already expressed its dissatisfaction. As a sign of protest against the votes which did not award the title to Vinicius Jr, the Madrid club decided not to send any official representative to the event.
In a statement, the White House said: “If the award criteria do not designate Vinicius as the winner, these same criteria should designate Carvajal as the winner. »
-The club felt its players had not been given enough respect, a stance which reflects deep frustration with the selection process.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or continues to crystallize tensions between supporters of the different contenders. While some hail Rodri’s exceptional season, others advocate for Champions League winner Vinicius Jr. One thing is certain: this edition of the trophy will not leave anyone indifferent.
Maxime Blanc
Canada
