Passionate about Football since a young age, becoming a sports journalist quickly became an obvious path for Hugo. He then discovered a love for the NBA before exploring other horizons such as Formula 1 and the NFL.
For the first time since 1960, a Spaniard has won the Ballon d’Or, with Rodri taking home the prestigious award. He believes Dani Carvajal could also have been a worthy recipient of the title. However, the Spanish media focused more on Vinicius Jr’s candidacy than those of the two La Roja players, which seems illogical for the Manchester City midfielder.
It took 64 years for Spain to experience such a moment. On October 28 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Rodri became the third Spaniard, the first since Luis Suarez in 1960, to win the Ballon d’Or. While many expected Vinicius Jr to be honoured, Rodri felt Dani Carvajal, who finished fourth in the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings, also deserved the accolade.
Read more:
Manchester City suffer unprecedented fourth consecutive defeat under Guardiola
“Someone like Dani Carvajal could very well have won the Ballon d’Or. He deserved it too, especially since he impacts the game playing as a right back, theoretically with fewer opportunities than a midfielder like me ,” Rodri said in an interview with France Football. Although two of their compatriots were in the running, the Spanish media seemed to favor Vinicius Jr’s candidacy, which is rather strange for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
Swiss
Related News :