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Man City and Spain midfielder Rodri wins men's Ballon d'Or

Man City and Spain midfielder Rodri wins men's Ballon d'Or

By Rashika Kumar
Tuesday 29/10/2024

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has won the men's Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - for the first time.

The 28-year-old, who lost just one game last season for club and country, was awarded the prize in Paris after helping Spain win Euro 2024 in July.

He also won the English Premier League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup with City.

Rodri, the first player in the club's history to win the Ballon d'Or, claimed the award ahead of Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was third - the highest an English player has finished in the award since Frank Lampard's second-place finish in 2005.

Real Madrid won the award for club of the year and their manager Carlo Ancelotti was the winner of the men's coach of the year award, but there was no-one from the club present to receive the prizes.

It was reported earlier that Real Madrid were boycotting the ceremony after reports Vinicius would not win the Ballon d'Or.

[Source: BBC Sports]

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