The Golden Ball 2024 award (Ballon d’Or 2024) was won by Rodri of Manchester City.
Vinicius Junior may have been the hot favorite to win the 2024 player of the year award, but in the end, the Real Madrid Brazilian forward was not the winner of the Ballon d’Or.
Press conference time for Rodri! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/G6OF8gggJ2
— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
The award was presented to Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri (Rodrigo Fernandez), who made a surprise appearance and celebrated yet another valuable personal trophy, following his Euro 2024 MVP award.
Rodri went to the “Theater Chatelet” in Paris (on… crutches, as he recovers from his serious injury) and lifted the trophy for the top player of the year.
The first words of our 2024 Ballon d’Or, Rodri! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/HbcPorxTlp
— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
Rodri was adored by the audience, and he did not hide his emotion. After thanking “football itself” and all those who trusted him, he dedicated the trophy to his wife Laura, his family “for everything they have given me”. He thanked all his teammates in the Spanish National Team and Manchester City which he described as “the best club” in the world.
Rodri, can you believe that?!
The magic of the Ballon d’Or… 🤩#ballondor pic.twitter.com/LubkHbpblF
— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
🗣️ A message from your Ballon d’Or winner…#UCL | #ballondor pic.twitter.com/H5R3R7ULb5
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 28, 2024
At the same time, almost no member of Real Madrid traveled to Paris for the Ballon d’Or award, as the people of the “queen” were sure that Vinicius would not win the award.
In fact (according to Marca) Real Madrid circles were leaking that “the Ballon d’Or no longer exists for us…”. Also, Real’s administration canceled a special program on its channel to broadcast the award.
HERE IS THE 2024 BALLON D’OR RANKING! #ballondor @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/3aPyAe5yAr
— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
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