Rodri Hits Back At Ronaldo’s ‘Unfair’ Ballon D’Or Comments
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s claim that he was unfairly awarded the Ballon d’Or in 2024. Ronaldo, a five-time winner of the prestigious award, suggested that Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was robbed of the title, stating that it was “unfair” and that Vinicius Junior “should have won” the award.
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Rodri, who was named the best player in the world in 2024, expressed his surprise at Ronaldo’s comments, saying that the Portuguese icon “knows better than anyone” how the award works and how the winner is chosen. Rodri pointed out that the journalists who vote for the award had decided that he should win it, and that he imagined that the same journalists had voted for Ronaldo to win the award in the past.
Ronaldo’s comments have sparked a debate about the fairness of the Ballon d’Or voting process, with some suggesting that the award is biased towards certain players or teams. However, Rodri has dismissed these claims, saying that he is proud to have won the award and that it is a recognition of his hard work and dedication to the sport.
The Ballon d’Or is widely regarded as the most prestigious individual award in football, and Rodri’s win in 2024 was seen as a surprise by many. However, the Spanish midfielder had a outstanding year, helping Manchester City to win a fourth successive Premier League title and also winning the European Championship with his country.
Ronaldo’s ties to Real Madrid and his history of success with the club may have influenced his comments, with some suggesting that he was biased towards Vinicius Junior. However, Rodri has taken the high road, saying that he is focused on his own career and that he is not concerned with what others think.
