Rodri became the world's best player with his crutches! Ballon d'Or award!
Oct 29, 2024
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Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or. French Football held the Ballon d'Or award ceremony at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris on the 28th (local time). The winner of men's football was Rodri. Rodri, who attended on crutches due to injury earlier in the season, won the Ballon d'Or trophy.
The Ballon d'Or award ceremony, which marks its 68th anniversary this year, was jointly hosted by French Football and the European Football Federation (UEFA). From August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, a group of 100 reporters from around the world will vote to determine the winners.
Rodri has emerged as the heart of Manchester City. Since joining Manchester City in July 2019, he has played more than 50 games every season for four seasons until last season. Thanks to this performance, Manchester City won four consecutive English Premier League (EPL) titles for the first time in history. In addition, he also played an active role in the Spanish national team. It led Spain to Euro 2024 championship. In particular, this victory received great support. Initially, the strong contenders for Euro 2024 were Germany, England, and France. Spain was only third or fourth. However, Spain is united around Rodri. In the end, he won the championship. Journalists around the world have also seen this. I acknowledged Rodri's ability. In particular, despite being a defensive midfielder who does not shine somewhat, the weight and control within the team were considerable.
Rodri became the first Spanish winner in 64 years since Luis Suarez Miramontes in 1960. He was also the third Spanish winner of all time after Alfredo Di Stefano and Suarez. He is also the first winner born in the 1990s.
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