Manchester City Star Rodri sees ‘Ballon d’Or confirmed’ as Spain star scoops Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament – while teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is also recognised after final triumph over England
WHAT CAME ABOUT?
The defensive midfielder had another great season with his club and for his country. He won the Euro 2024 Player of the Year award for his outstanding performance in Spain’s win in the continental tournament. Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen thinks the Spaniard will win the Ballon d’Or this year. He has already won four trophies, including the Premier League title with City and the Euro 2024 title with Spain. After Spain won the final, the Belgian wrote on X, “Rodri award confirmed.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
La Liga star Lamine Yamal was another Spanish star who stood out for his great play throughout the event. This 17-year-old regularly played well for Luis de la Fuente’s team and set up Nico Williams’ goal in the final, breaking the tie.
DID YOU KNOW?
The 2022–23 season saw Rodri win the Champions League Player of the Season award. His lone goal helped Pep Guardiola’s team beat Inter in the final and win the title for the first time in the club’s history. Last season, he was just as important for City. He is a big favorite to win the Ballon d’Or this year, even though he is up against players like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Lionel Messi.
The two Spaniards are likely to take a well-deserved break before pre-season with their own teams. Later this month, both City and Barcelona will play friendly games in the United States.
