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Published on 2024-07-12 17:45:00
Athletic Bilbao and Spain international center-back Daniel Vivian believes that Manchester City’s Rodri should have already received the Ballon d’Or award due to his outstanding performances both for club and country. Rodri is on the brink of making history with a European Championships final appearance against England, adding to his list of accomplishments this season.
Despite his impressive achievements, including winning the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, Premier League, and potentially Euro 2024, Rodri has not received significant recognition in terms of individual awards in English football. Vivian insists that Rodri’s lack of a strong marketing campaign has hindered his chances of being recognized as the best player in the world.
Vivian believes that Rodri should have already won the Ballon d’Or, especially after scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final for Manchester City. Despite his success on the field, Rodri has only received one individual honor in the Premier League, raising questions about his recognition in the football world despite his exceptional talent.
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