Rodri, Manchester City and Spain midfielder has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent comments regarding the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or recipient, expressed his opinion that Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was unfairly denied the award.
Rodri, who received the honor, addressed Ronaldo’s remarks in an interview with AS.
He expressed surprise at Ronaldo’s comments, given his extensive experience with the award.
The midfield maestro acknowledged that the winner is chosen by journalists’ votes and noted that those same journalists had previously voted for Ronaldo to win the award.
Rodri’s response implied that Ronaldo’s criticism was inconsistent, as he had accepted the award in the past when the voting outcome favored him.
The player’s comments highlighted the subjective nature of the award and the varying opinions that accompany it.
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