Manchester City's Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d'Or to set an end to long social media debates about the winner of the prize.
Yesterday, the Spanish player was the second favorite to win the prize as all signs referred to Vinicius as this year's winner.
RODRI IS THE 2024 MEN'S BALLON D'OR! #ballondor @ManCity @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/Cly6Uyr08H
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
However, further reports indicated that Rodri is the winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or. So, Real Madrid decided to not attend the ceremony.
Rodri played a vital role with Spain, the 2024 Euro winners, and helped Manchester City to win a dramatic version of the English Premier League.
He was also named the best player in 2024 Euro tournament.