“Rodri Wins Ballon d’Or as Real Madrid Chooses to Boycott Ceremony”

“Rodri Wins Ballon d’Or as Real Madrid Chooses to Boycott Ceremony”

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Manchester City’s midfielder Rodri clinched the prestigious Ballon d’Or, marking a significant moment for defensive midfielders as he triumphed over prominent strikers. His success followed an exceptional season where he led both Manchester City to a historic treble and Spain to a UEFA Nations League victory. Known for his pivotal Champions League goal and influential play, Rodri’s win highlights the often under-recognized role of midfielders in the game.

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Real Madrid, however, made headlines for boycotting the ceremony. This absence reportedly stemmed from dissatisfaction after Vinícius Jr., who had been seen as a strong candidate, was not named the winner. Despite the boycott, Real Madrid still received honors, with Carlo Ancelotti awarded Coach of the Year, and the club named Club of the Year, though no representatives attended to accept these accolades

Rodri played an important role as Man. City won the Premier League title last season and he was also named player of the tournament at Euro 2024.

Real Madrid no-show ;

The whole scene  created hours before the ceremony as Spanish and European champions said if Vinicius was not the winner, then the award should go to his teammate Dani Carvajal.

Real Madrid was seen telling AFT that ‘If the award criteria doesn’t choose Vinicius as the winner, then those same criteria should choose Carvajal as the winner,”