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Tuesday, 12 November 2024 3.47 PM IST

Rodri of Manchester City wins Ballon d’Or for best player of world

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PARIS: Manchester City's Rodri was crowned the winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for the best football player. 28-year-old Rodri is City's Spanish midfielder. Rodri won the award after beating Real Madrid players Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. Barcelona’s Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women's award for the second time.


Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League trophy last season. Rodri was also named best player at this year's European Championship. Rodri is the first defensive midfielder to win the Ballon d'Or since Lothar Matthäus in 1990 and the third Spaniard to claim the prize after Alfredo Di Stefano (1957, 1959) and Luis Suarez (1960).


Jennifer Hermoso was honored with the Socrates Award for her role in the fight for women's rights in football and her stance against sexism in sports. Real Madrid was named the best men's club of the year. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti also received the best men's coach award. Barcelona won the trophy for women's best club.

TAGS: RODRI, MANCHESTER CITY, WIN, BALLON DOR, BEST PLAYER, WORLD
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