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Football In 2024: A Call Back To The Pre-Lionel Messi And Cristiano Ronaldo Age

Football In 2024: A Call Back To The Pre-Lionel Messi And Cristiano Ronaldo Age

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2024 is perhaps the first year of football in a long time where it’s hard to pick out one singular standout moment of the year. 2023 saw Manchester City lift the treble, 2022 was Lionel Messi‘s ascent to immortality, 2021 was Italy’s Euro triumph, and before that, we did not have to look past Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to find a standout. But in 2024 – for the first time in years – the standout thing was that there wasn’t a standout moment. And perhaps the best way to signal the fact that there wasn’t a standout was the fact that neither Messi nor Ronaldo made it into the Top 30 of the Ballon d’Or nominees. The award they couldn’t stop winning at one point had finally moved on for good. Football in 2024 saw surprises. Perhaps more than we’re used to. Bayern Munich no longer won the Bundesliga, dark horses Spain won the Euros, and a defensive midfielder won the Ballon d’Or. For good heavens, Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of …

Vinicius Jr. Breaks Silence As Rodri Beats Him To Ballon d’Or 2024 Title

Vinicius Jr. Breaks Silence As Rodri Beats Him To Ballon d’Or 2024 Title

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Following his second-place finish for the men’s Ballon d’Or award, Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior broke his silence on being snubbed for the top award. Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been named the 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner following his outstanding performance during the 2023-24 season, in which he helped his club secure the English Premier League title for the fourth consecutive time. Rodri also played a crucial role for the Spanish national team, contributing to their victory at the 2024 Euros in Germany, where they defeated England 2-1 in July. He was named Player of the Tournament. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder was instrumental throughout last season, providing defensive stability as well as key passes for both his club and country, totalling 14 assists in all competitions. Additionally, Rodri scored 10 goals during the 2023-24 season. With this win, he becomes the first Premier League player to receive the Ballon d’Or since Cristiano Ronaldo did so in 2008 while at Manchester United. After Rodri won the award, the 24-year-old Vinicius, well …

Ballon d’Or Criteria Explained: Did Rodri Deserve The Win Over Vinicius Jr.?

Ballon d’Or Criteria Explained: Did Rodri Deserve The Win Over Vinicius Jr.?

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Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri bagged the Ballon d’Or 2024 title, beating Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham to the top podium spot. The name of the winner was leaked on social media hours before the official announcement was made in a glittering ceremony in France, prompting an intense debate on social media. After Real Madrid decided not to travel to Paris, making their stance clear to boycott the event, it became clear that the leaks were, in fact, correct. As Rodri was officially named the winner of the men’s Ballon d’Or 2024, a section of fans expressed their disappointment, suggesting the Brazilian Vinicius should’ve bagged the prized individual honour. But, was Vinicius truly robbed of the award? How is the Ballon d’Or winner decided? According to UEFA, the Ballon d’Or honour is awarded every year by an international jury of specialised journalists, with one representative per country, from the top 100 in the latest FIFA rankings (before the lists are published) for men and the top 50 for women. …

Manchester City Confirm Rodri Knee Ligament Injury

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Rodri limped off the pitch during Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.© X (Twitter) Manchester City confirmed on Wednesday that Rodri suffered ligament damage to his right knee during their 2-2 draw with Arsenal, although the full extent of the injury remains unclear. The midfielder has been in Spain this week consulting specialists after limping off during the first half of the match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. “Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain the full extent of the injury and expected prognosis,” City said in a statement. Reports earlier this week said the 28-year-old Spain midfielder could miss the rest of the season. Rodri’s loss would be a huge blow to City’s hopes of winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title and ambitions of reclaiming the Champions League. Manager Pep Guardiola said he had the responsibility to find a way of coping without the midfielder. “Rodri is irreplaceable,” Guardiola said after City’s 2-1 win over Watford in the League Cup on Tuesday. “When a team doesn’t play with the best …