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Rodri Wins Ballon d’Or and Votes Real Madrid’s Carvajal and Vinicius
Manchester City’s star midfielder, Rodri, recently shared his surprising picks for the 2024 Ballon d’Or votes.
Despite his stellar performances this season, which ultimately earned him the prestigious title, he didn’t put himself on top when voting for the award.
Instead, he revealed he cast his vote for two Real Madrid standouts, Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior, selecting Carvajal as his second choice and Vinicius as his third.
Rodri’s win at the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards marks a major milestone in his career.
At 28, he’s risen to become one of football’s most consistent midfielders, playing a crucial role for both his club and country.
His contribution helped Manchester City secure another Premier League title, and he played a pivotal role in leading Spain to a memorable victory at Euro 2024 in Germany, further solidifying his place among the sport’s elite.
Reflecting on his votes, Rodri mentioned that he admired Carvajal’s defensive skills and leadership on the field, while Vinicius’s rapid growth and fearless style impressed him.
Both players, known for their dynamic performances at Real Madrid, have shown resilience and passion, becoming key figures in Spanish football.
Carvajal, with his wealth of experience, continues to be a defensive rock for Real Madrid, while Vinicius, at just 24, is carving his place as one of the world’s most exciting young talents, known for his explosive pace and creative flair.
In his interview with Partidazo Cope, Rodri expressed his admiration for his fellow players, stating, “I’d vote Dani Carvajal as 2nd at the Ballon d’Or and Vinicius Jr as 3rd.”
He also mentioned his respect for both players’ contributions on and off the field.
Manchester United’s new defender, Matthijs De Ligt, speaks on Erik Ten Hag dismissal. The former manager, Ten Hag, signed in the defender during the summer transfer.
The player states that his move is not solely based on Ten Hag and he will do his own thing and play well. “Yes, but Man United is still one of the biggest clubs in the world. I just have to do my own thing and play well myself”
De Ligt also shares that is has been quite difficult to cope with the change since the dismissal of Erik Ten Hag. Although the Defender states he is determined to make his contribution to the team a good one.
The match between The Super Eagles and Benin Republic will be located in Abidjan, Ivory Coast at 8pm tonight. The Coach of Super Eagles, Eguavoen has chosen the 3-4-3 formation for this match to boost the team’s defense.
The defensive line will be anchored by Captain William Troost-Ekong, he will be partnered with Calvin Bassey and Gabriel Osho. The wing-back positions will be taken by Ola Aina and Boavista’s Bruno Onyemaechi, both players are known for their contribution in the defensive side.
Wilfed Ndidi will be placed in the midfield and working alongside will be Alex Iwobi. The Upfront will be taken by Victor Osimhen supported by player Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Barcelona and Polish Footballer, Robert Lewandowski receives an offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal preparing for the upcoming January Transfer. The player’s team has not refused the offer and keeps it as a standby before a decision is made.
Although Barcelona will still have to work on is contract in order for a transfer to be possible. The player still has a year and half left with Barcelona. Lewandowski played impressively well this season and has now caught the eye of other clubs.
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