Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has hit out at Real Madrid after their reaction to seeing Rodri beat Vinicius Jr to the Ballon d'Or award.
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Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or after Vinicius snubAguero hits out at La Liga giantsSays Rodri is a deserved winnerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Real Madrid did not take news that Vinicius Jr had missed out on the Ballon d'Or to Rodri at all well. Los Blancos issued a furious statement accusing UEFA and France Football of "disrespect" and boycotted the ceremony in Paris. Real Madrid team-mate Eduardo Camavinga has also hit out at "football politics" after seeing Vinicius Jr beaten to the top prize, while fans have called Rodri's win the "biggest robbery in football history."
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Rodri claimed the Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year where he helped Spain win Euro 2024 and also claimed Premier League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup titles with Manchester City. The midfielder's win is the first time that a Manchester City player has scooped the prestigious prize, and club legend Aguero thinks that the 28-year-old deserves to be named the best male player in the world.
WHAT AGUERO SAID
He said: "Well deserved. Rodri is the best player in the World. Football is for everyone not just Real Madrid, they so entitled."
DID YOU KNOW?
Rodri has lost only one of his last 85 games for club and country. His only defeat in that time was against Erik ten Hag's Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley in May.
