It’s an annual tradition for the Ballon d’Or winner, and Rodri didn’t mind the rule. The Spanish player, preferred by a few points to Vinicius Junior by the jurors, gave a long interview to France Football, in which he notably returned to the few hours which preceded his victory and to the questionable attitude of Real Madrid, to say the least. Madrid.
Was he aware that he was going to take it when he flew from Manchester? “Oh no, not at all. I was actually surprised that everyone asked me that. No one ever said anything to me before the ceremony. I knew for a long time that this would be the rule this year. In my opinion, this decision not to reveal anything until the final verdict is an excellent thing. To be completely precise, at midday when we were getting ready to board, we received several messages from friends telling us that Real Madrid would not come. My first reaction was: I don’t believe it, it’s just fake news. Landing in Paris, even more messages congratulating me. Then I started to think: wow! »
He was not aware of his victory
Real Madrid’s lack of class, how did they experience it? “What do you want me to tell you?” That I would have preferred everyone to be present? Obviously yes. The second, third, fourth, etc. were missing. We want all the best players on the planet at such an evening. […] I have to respect everyone’s decision. Even if I wouldn’t have acted the same way. But they do what they want.”
A politically correct response, which was however accompanied by a gently pressed little tackle a little later in the interview: “When your value is recognized at a very high level, final winner or not, it’s good to come . Besides, there is also the collective aspect which is close to my heart. For example, last year, Erling (Haaland) was in a position to win, much more than I could be, he remembers. I also wanted to come and support him in this special moment. Knowing how to win but also knowing how to lose is important. » A word to the wise.
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