There have been no shortage of people ready to tell Rodri Hernandez that he did not in fact deserve the Ballon d’Or, and that Vinicius Junior did  – particularly in Madrid. In the past week,

Former Madrid forward Ronaldo added that Vinicius was a more deserving candidate than Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who took home the award, due to him having scored in a Champions League final.

Cristiano Ronaldo passed a bold statement last month at the Globe Soccer Awards Gala, stating that Real Madrid ace Vinicius Jr. deserved the Ballon d’Or and that him not winning was

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has addressed Cristiano Ronaldo’s criticism of his 2024 Ballon d’Or victory, calling it difficult to understand.

Manchester City's Rodri has admitted he cannot understand why Cristiano Ronaldo questioned his selection as the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner.

Rodri, the newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner, has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments suggesting that Vinícius Jr.’s failure to win The post Rodri Responds to Cristiano Ronaldo Over Viní Jr’s Ballon d’Or Disappointment first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

While Rodri was a key figure in successful campaigns for both club and country, five-time Ballon d’Or recipient Ronaldo said that it was “unfair” that Vinicius had not received the gong after helping his former club to La Liga and Champions League success.

Rodri snaps back at Cristiano Ronaldo over 'unfair' Ballon d'Or verdict - The Man City midfielder’s Ballon d’Or win has been questioned once again

Manchester City midfielder Rodri responded to Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or 2024 criticism, where he said Vinicius Jr deserved to win it.