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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has revealed his friends\u2019 reactions to his Ballon d\u2019Or 2024 victory.<\/p>\n

Rodri was adjudged the winner ahead of Real Madrid\u2019s Vinicius Junior on Monday at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.<\/p>\n

The Spain international beat close rival Real Madrid\u2019s Vinicius to take home the award.<\/p>\n

Speaking after winning the award, the 28-year-old revealed how his friends reacted.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany of my friends have written to me to say, \u2018Football has won today!’\u201d Rodri said (via City Xtra on X).<\/p>\n

Rodri won the 2024 Euro, UEFA Super Cup and Premier League in the year under review for the 2024 Ballon d\u2019Or.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has revealed his friends\u2019 reactions to his Ballon d\u2019Or 2024 victory. Rodri was adjudged the winner ahead of Real Madrid\u2019s Vinicius Junior on Monday at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. The Spain international beat close rival Real Madrid\u2019s Vinicius to take home the award. 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