Spain's Rodri wins Ballon d'Or for best player in the world

28.10.2024 - 23:27 channelnewsasia.com

PARIS : Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to the prestigious prize.Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season.

He was also named best player at this year's European Championship after Spain lifted a record-extending fourth title.The 28-year-old Madrid native is the first defensive midfielder to win the Ballon d'Or since Lothar Matthaus in 1990 and the third Spaniard to claim the prize after Alfredo Di Stefano (1957 and 1959) and Luis Suarez (1960).

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It has been almost 48 hours since Man City star Rodri was crowned the world's best footballer and the fallout and bitter reaction from Madrid is showing no signs of slowing down.

Man City boss Guardiola shrugs off Real's Ballon d'Or ceremony boycott

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.

Man City star Rodri reveals phone call from Real Madrid rival after Ballon d'Or meltdown

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 reveals Real Madrid star and Ballon d'Or award rival reached out despite club rage

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.

Real Madrid meltdown may give Man City a bigger prize than Ballon d'Or

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"Football Has Won": Rodri's Riveting Speech After Beating Vinicius Jr. To Ballon d'Or 2024

A "victory for football", that's how Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri's triumph at the Ballon d'Or 2024 has been described by many. The 'underrated' defensive midfielder has been quietly doing his job, for both club and country, while attackers and defenders continue to draw plaudits for their respective teams. However, as the Ballon d'Or 2024 results were announced, Rodri left behind popular picks like Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham, both of whom play for Real Madrid, to be crowned the best player of the year.