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Rodri wins Ballon d'Or after Premier League, Euro 2024 glory - ESPN

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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been awarded the Ballon d'Or after a stellar season that saw him pick up silverware with both club and country.

Rodri was handed the award at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, organised by the French magazine France Football in collaboration with UEFA. «A very special day, for me, my family and my country,» Rodri said. «I understand that because I have no social media, people don't know me much.

I am just a normal guy. I enjoy the sport, I enjoy my profession. And I try to be a good person. I am a very calm person.» The 28-year-old won his fourth straight Premier League with City in May as Pep Guardiola's side held off Arsenal's challenge, winning their last nine games to clinch the title.

He is the first player from England's top tier to be crowned since Cristiano Ronaldo won in 2008 during his first stint with Manchester United.

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Editor's note: This article, originally published on Oct. 25, has been updated to reflect the result of Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony.
MANCHESTER, England : Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was a worthy winner of the Ballon d'Or, said his proud club manager Pep Guardiola, who was reluctant to criticise Real Madrid's snub of Monday night's awards ceremony saying the decision was up to them.
Rodri's triumph at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony on Monday night caused a stir among Real Madrid ranks, yet one of their own players expressed happiness for him. The Manchester City midfielder unexpectedly beat long-time favourite Vinicius Junior to clinch the award in Paris, following his pivotal role in City's fourth consecutive Premier League title and Spain's Euro 2024 success.
Rodri has revealed how Spain team-mate Dani Carvajal reached out to congratulate him on winning the Ballon d'Or - despite his club Real Madrid snubbing the awards night.
France Football angkat suara mengenai kegagalan Vinicius Junior memenangi Ballon d'Or 2024. Media asal Prancis itu juga menyayangkan absennya para perwakilan Real Madrid dalam acara tersebut.

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