2024 Ballon d’O or touched controversy over the football world when Vinicius junior was not assigned the prestigious honor. With both Vinicius and Cristiano Ronaldo suggests that they were more deserving, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola weighed the debate, supports his star midfielder Rodri as the rightful winner.
Despite Real Madrid’s La Liga and 2023-24 UEFA Champions League victories, Vinicius was a strong challenger for Ballon d’OrBut he is overlooked when the award was presented in October. After learning he would not win, Vinicius and the club chose not to participate in the ceremony in Paris.
Guardiola, asked about all the “hard feelings” against Madrid, answered: “Absolutely not … I’m happy for Rodri. Vinicius also had an extraordinary year and could have earned it. Like when Messi and Cristiano constantly competed for it before. But now, The subject is over“Said the city coach at the press conference before the match before the game against them.
The debate about Vinicius, Ronaldo and Rodri has led to continued conversations among the playersWith Guardiola who speaks for the second time. While recognizing Vinicius’s prominent season, Guardiola repeated his attitude and supported Rodri as the legitimate winner.
Despite Rodri’s latest ACL injury, which could keep him out for the rest of the season, Guardiola chose to include him in Manchester City’s Champions League squad. With midfielder hopeful for a return later in the campaign, Guardiola was able to trust his star in the latter stages of the competition.
Carlo Ancelotti addresses Real Madrid’s absence at the Ballon D’or ceremony
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was also asked about the club’s decision to skip the ceremony in Paris. Rather than regret the move, Ancelotti supported the decisionemphasized that it was run by Vinicius guy.
“I don’t think it was the wrong decision. The decision not to want to participate was because we were told that Vinicius was not the winner of Ballon d’Or. But that doesn’t mean we have no respect for Rodri, who won it, and it’s a fantastic player“Said Ancelotti.
Ancelotti acknowledged Rodris’s quality but pointed out that he had felt that the Manchester City star deserved Ballon d’Or the year before. “But I think, and I thought Rodri deserved to win it last year“He concluded.
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