Many voices were raised to tell Rodri Hernandez that he did not deserve his Ballon d'Or, and that it was in reality Vinicius Junior who should have obtained it, especially in Madrid. Over the past week, Cristiano Ronaldo has joined this chorus, but Rodri has been able to respond to the arguments against him.
The Portuguese was present at the Globe Soccer Awards last week, where he claimed he would have given the award to Vinicius, while Real Madrid chose to boycott the ceremony after learning the Manchester City midfielder was the big favorite. In an interview with Diario AS, Rodri highlighted Ronaldo's hypocrisy as well as Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's suggestion that some journalists should not have been allowed to vote.
“Well, it's a surprise, really, because he knows better than anyone how this reward works and, more importantly, how the winner is decided. This year, the journalists who voted thought I should win. Probably, these same journalists at some point voted for him to win this award, and I imagine then that he would have accepted this voting system. »
Do you see yourself coming back to play this season?
“Yes, yes, yes. In addition, I know myself, I am a person who recovers well, with a positive mentality. They said the importance of this aspect played a big part in my recovery. »
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Rodri also expressed his wish to return from his cruciate ligament injury before the end of the season. Although he did not wish to give a precise date, he stressed his desire to be present before the Club World Cup which will take place in the United States next year. Spain could also be among the Nations League semi-finalists if they manage to win their quarter-final against the Netherlands in March.
In short, Rodri's reaction to criticism illustrates the passion and intensity that surrounds individual accolades in football. His determination to get back on the pitch quickly before key competitions also highlights the importance of maintaining a positive mentality even in difficult times. This leads us to wonder about the pressure players are under every time a prize is awarded to them or contested. What are the consequences on their performance and their state of mind?
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