Rodri's recent Ballon d'Or win has sparked debate, with some, including Vinicius Jr., arguing he deserved it more. The article delves into the reasons behind the debate, highlights Rodri's crucial role in both Real Madrid's and Spain's success, and explores the impact of winning the prestigious award.
Rodri won the Ballon d'Or in October after a stellar 12 months which saw him win both the Premier League and Euro 2024 with Spain. Speaking at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, he said: “In my opinion, he (Vinicius) deserved to win the golden ball .“They gave it to Rodri , he deserved it too, but I think they should have given it to Vinicius because he won the Champions League and scored in the final.
” When asked about the Portugal star's comments, he said: 'Well, it’s a surprise, honestly, because he knows better than anyone how this award works and, above all, how the winner is chosen.Marcus Rashford's preferred destination revealed - but January move appears unlikely 'These same journalists probably voted for him to win it at some point, and I imagine he agreed with them then.' Vincius scored 24 goals in all competitions in the 2023/24 season as Real Madrid won LaLiga and the Champions League. Despite the question marks surrounding his Ballon d'Or triumph, Rodri was integral to the success of both his club and country in 2024. as he helped Spain lift the trophy, the midfielder played a key role in helping City win a fourth consecutive Premier League title last season. In fact, his importance to both sides is such that he has lost just one match for either team in the past 18 months. And the Spaniard has spoken about the huge impact landing football's greatest individual prize has had on his life.'Maybe I wasn’t aware of it when I won, but it has changed my life. The magnitude of going out in public isn’t the same now. Many things I used to do, I obviously can’t anymore.'But it’s for a good reason, it’s because of the recognition I’ve had and that’s been so important for me and my family. It was an unforgettable moment.' There has arguably been no greater indicator of Rodri's importance than City's struggles since he suffered an ACL injury in September
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