Among them, Rodri poses the most significant challenge to Vinicius’s aspirations. Vini Jr. had an outstanding season, contributing significantly to Madrid's triumphs in both the Champions League ...

The Ballon d'Or went to a new home this year, as Manchester City and Spain star Rodri outlasted three Real Madrid stars to be ...

This was the first year neither made the 30-man shortlist -- which is put together by France Football staffers -- and conventional wisdom had it that Vini would win, with Rodri an unlikely ...

Kylian Mbappe has given his honest take on Rodri winning the Ballon d'Or over Vinicius Jr in 2024, with the ceremony last year being a controversial affair. Rea ...

The 'tifo' banner, showing City midfielder Rodri with the Ballon d'Or trophy ... and creative piece of fan ingeniuity. However, Vini Jr. was personally responsible for Real turning the game ...

“If I had to vote for the Ballon d’Or last year, I’d have voted for Vini Jr. Surprised about the Ballon d’Or? Of course I was. I’m not saying Rodri didn’t deserve it because that’s ...

Germany legend Lothar Matthaus says Manchester City midfielder Rodri deserves this year's Ballon d'Or. Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Jr is regarded as favourite for the award. "He was the brain ...

Al Hilal and Brazil star Neymar has taken aim at Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Discussing his Brazilian rival, Rodri told Cadena SER: "I think he is a smart guy and over time he will realise ...

In a recent interview with Le Parisien, Mbappe said he thought Vinicius Jr. would win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. He criticized the award criteria, citing that no player should be excluded from the race for ...

Manchester City fans taunted Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr with a banner showing Rodri clutching the Ballon ... "We thought Vini was the winner of the Ballon D'Or. It doesn't mean we don't ...