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.
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Ballon d’Or ceremony starts without boycotting Real Madrid
The Ballon d’Or ceremony got underway on Monday in the absence of Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham after the Spanish club said it would boycott over a perceived snub of its players.
Ballon d'Or Criteria Explained: Did Rodri Deserve The Win Over Vinicius Jr.?
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri bagged the Ballon d'Or 2024 title, beating Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham to the top podium spot. The name of the winner was leaked on social media hours before the official announcement was made in a glittering ceremony in France, prompting an intense debate on social media. After Real Madrid decided not to travel to Paris, making their stance clear to boycott the event, it became clear that the leaks were, in fact, correct.
Vinicius Jr. Breaks Silence As Rodri Beats Him To Ballon d'Or 2024 Title
Following his second-place finish for the men's Ballon d'Or award, Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior broke his silence on being snubbed for the top award. Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been named the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or winner following his outstanding performance during the 2023-24 season, in which he helped his club secure the English Premier League title for the fourth consecutive time. Rodri also played a crucial role for the Spanish national team, contributing to their victory at the 2024 Euros in Germany, where they defeated England 2-1 in July. He was named Player of the Tournament. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder was instrumental throughout last season, providing defensive stability as well as key passes for both his club and country, totalling 14 assists in all competitions.