BREAKING: Spanish Midfielder Rodri Wins 2024 Ballon D’or
Written by News Desk on October 28, 2024
Spain and Manchester city midfielder Rodri has been named the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
At the ceremony in Paris, France, Rodri saw off competitions from Real Madrid’s Vincius Jr and Jude Bellingham to become the second English Premier League player to ever win the Ballon d’Or. Cristiano Ronaldo was the first ever EPL player to win the award in 2008 while playing for Manchester United.
After helping Manchester City win the Premier League and Spain triumph at Euro 2024, Rodri wins the Ballon d’Or.
He is helped up on stage by Didier Drogba, with the midfielder currently on crutches after tearing his ACL earlier this season.
The Award List
Man City’s Rodri beats Vincius Jr to win men’s award
Aitana Bonmati wins women’s award for second successive year
Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez recognised as world’s best goalkeeper for second year in row
Harry Kane given award for best goalscorer – shared with Kylian Mbappe who did not attend
Lamine Yamal wins Kopa Trophy for best young player
Emma Hayes and Carlo Ancelotti win inaugural coach of the year awards
Barcelona win women’s club award and Real Madrid win men’s club award (BBC)
