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Manchester Metropolis star Rodri edged out Vinicius Junior within the race for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, a call that sparked debate amongst followers and reportedly irked the Actual Madrid winger. In a latest interview, Rodri addressed Vinicius’ habits and professionalism each on and off the pitch. This prompted Neymar, Vinicius’ Brazil teammate, to return to his protection.
Throughout the Ballon d’Or voting course of, habits and angle have been key elements influencing voters, with Vinicius reportedly not scoring extremely on this space. Chatting with Spanish radio program El Larguero, Rodri shared his perspective on the Brazilian winger:
“I feel he’s a wise man, and over time, he’ll notice that the extra he focuses on the sector, the higher he’ll be. I consider he’s a terrific footballer. Like everybody, he has areas to enhance each on and off the sector. He’s younger, and I’m positive folks will advise him nicely—particularly being at Madrid, a membership with values,” he emphasised.
Neymar, who publicly supported Vinicius for the Ballon d’Or previous to the ceremony, didn’t maintain again in his response. Commenting on an Instagram submit from Futeousadia about Rodri’s remarks, Neymar dismissed them with, “He grew to become a talker now 🤦♂️😂,” downplaying the Manchester Metropolis participant’s critique.
Reviews counsel Actual Madrid have been conscious of the Ballon d’Or outcomes upfront, deciding in opposition to attending the ceremony in Paris. After Rodri’s win, Vinicius posted a defiant tweet: “I’ll do it 10x if it’s crucial. They don’t seem to be prepared,” fueling hypothesis of frustration. With Neymar’s response and the continued discourse, the controversy surrounding this yr’s Ballon d’Or seems removed from over.
Rodri’s tackle participant habits
Whereas Vinicius continuously attracts consideration on and off the pitch, Rodri champions the significance of professionalism and main by instance. Addressing broader participant conduct, he shared his strategy:
“There’s little I can say. I’ve at all times been a participant who doesn’t take note of these issues. There have been occasions whenever you’re tempted, together with your adrenaline excessive, particularly whenever you’re enjoying. However ultimately, athletes aren’t nearly what they signify on the sector but additionally off it.”
The Manchester Metropolis midfielder concluded by emphasizing the worth of sustaining a robust picture. “Taking good care of that half appears crucial to me, and I’ve at all times tried to take action. When folks cease me on the road, it makes me actually completely satisfied that they keep in mind me not just for my soccer abilities but additionally for who I’m exterior of the sport,” he ended.
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