Ballon d’Or 2024: Rodri reveals friends’ reaction to his victory over Vinicius

Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has revealed his friends’ reactions to his Ballon d’Or 2024 victory.

Rodri was adjudged the winner ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior on Monday at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.

The Spain international beat close rival Real Madrid’s Vinicius to take home the award.

Speaking after winning the award, the 28-year-old revealed how his friends reacted.

“Many of my friends have written to me to say, ‘Football has won today!’” Rodri said (via City Xtra on X).

Rodri won the 2024 Euro, UEFA Super Cup and Premier League in the year under review for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

Ballon d’Or 2024: Rodri reveals friends’ reaction to his victory over Vinicius