Ballon d'Or: Pep Guardiola Names Who Should Win Prestigious Award This Year
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts on which player should win the Ballon d'Or this year
- Football stars like Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi, and Vinicius Jr are all vying for the prestigious award
- The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, on October 28
After an exceptional year, Pep Guardiola has endorsed Manchester City star Rodri for the Ballon d'Or. The 28-year-old was instrumental in City's fourth consecutive Premier League title and continued his impressive form by helping Spain win Euro 2024.
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Guardiola backs Rodri for Ballon d'Or
The Spaniard played all but one match in the tournament, including the 2-1 victory over England in the final, where goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal secured Spain's third European championship, per the BBC.
Guardiola expressed his support for Rodri at a North Carolina press conference as a Ballon d'Or contender.
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"When I watched Spain, I saw the same high level of performance Rodri has shown for years. His consistency is remarkable. Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Ferran [Torres]... they were all outstanding, and I'm delighted for them," Guardiola said via Diario AS..
"There are several candidates for the Ballon d'Or from teams like Real Madrid and Manchester City. Seeing Rodri in the race would be fantastic for him, his family, friends, and of course, Manchester City. We are incredibly proud," he added.
Reactions to the list:
Here are some of the responses to the list:
@SaintAriyel:
"Rodri in second place is crazy."
@solo_milan24:
"It is going to be between Vini and Bellingham."
@ricarom13:
"Rodri in second place hahahaha that’s to funny hahaha."
@elonlewis0:
"Rodri can win, ony by Cheating and they will add 1 charge to 116 City charges."
@abenayoung100:
"that rodri don't even deserve to be in top 7."
@Wollffe1:
"Jude should be number 1."
@RMFC_COD:
"I swear if anybody par Real Madrid player had the season that Jude had no one would put him below Rodri."
@TeamZygote1:
"Rodri is the winner."
Guardiola is not alone in his praise for Rodri. According to The Mirror, Manchester City teammate Rico Lewis also believes Rodri deserves to be the first Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 to win the Ballon d'Or.
Rodri was named Player of Euro 2024, bolstering his Ballon d'Or credentials.
Rodri challenges Vinicius, Bellingham
Last season, Rodri made 50 appearances for Manchester City, scoring nine goals and providing 14 assists, leading to his fourth Premier League title.
His performances have attracted attention, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in signing him this summer. Los Blancos stars Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham are also expected to be among the Ballon d'Or contenders.
Sergio Aguero tips Vinicius or Bellingham for Ballon d’Or
In a recent Briefly News report, the 2024 Ballon d'Or race is heating up, with multiple players making compelling bids for the prestigious award.
Real Madrid stars Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham are leading the pack. At the same time, former Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has weighed in with his favourites for the prestigious Golden Ball award.
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