Manchester City midfielder Rodri has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent comments suggesting that Vinicius Jr. deserved to win the Ballon d’Or.
Speaking to reporters, Rodri stated, “Ronaldo saying Viní deserved the B’dOr? Well, it was a surprise, because he knows better than anyone how this award works and how the winner is chosen.” Rodri went on to emphasize the role of the voting journalists in determining the award winner. “This year, the journalists who vote have decided that I should win it.
Probably these same journalists were the ones who at some point voted for him to win it, and I imagine that then he would have agreed,” he added. Rodri’s comments suggest a degree of playful banter between two of the world’s top players.
While acknowledging Ronaldo’s illustrious career and his understanding of the award process, Rodri subtly highlighted the collective decision-making process involved in determining the Ballon d’Or winner.