Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or, leading to Cristiano Ronaldo questioning the selection, stating Vinícius Júnior should have won due to his Champions League success. Rodri expressed surprise at Ronaldo’s comments, highlighting the journalists’ role in choosing the winner and noting the impact winning the award has had on his life, despite facing a season-ending ACL injury. This controversy arose after Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony following Rodri’s win, with Vinícius receiving other prestigious awards for his exceptional performances.
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