Rodrick after winning Golden Ball: It's a victory for Spanish football, a lot of players have won but deserved it.

The 28-year-old, who lost only one season for the club and national, was awarded the prize in Paris after helping Spain win Euro-2024 in July.

He also won Premier League, U Supercup EFA and the World Club Cup with City.

Rodri, the first player in the history of the club that won the Golden Ball, won the prize in front of Real Madrid and Brazil, Winnicius Jr.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was the third highest one an English player has ended in the prize since Frank Lambard's end in second place in 2005.

Real Madrid won the award for the club of the year, and their manager Carlo Anceplotti was the winner of the men's coach's award, but no one from the club was present to receive the awards.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, boycotted the ceremony following reports that Winnitius would not win the Golden Ball.

“A very special day for me, my family and my country”, said Rodri, who appeared on stage with crutches after the break-up of evil (ACL) in September.

“Today is not a victory for me, it's for Spanish football, for many players who haven't won and deserved it, as [Anders] Inista, Xavi [Hernandez], Iker [Cassillas], Sergio Busquets, so many. It's for Spanish football and the midfielder figure”.

The Golden Ball recognises the best football player of the year and is voted by a jury of journalists from each of the top 100 countries in the FIFA men's global rankings.

It was the first time since 2003 that neither Leonel Messi, 37, winner nor five times winner Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, appeared on the nominated list.

After helping Manchester City win the tripleta in 2023, Rodrick finished fifth at last year's Golden Ball.

His continued success with City and his role in Spain's Euro-2024 winning team has made him become one of the most influential players in world football.

The defanziv midfielder turned out to be damaged in the first part in the Euro final against England, but he had already done enough to announce the tournament player.

I've been written by a lot of friends today and I've been told that football has won, that it has given so many midfielders who have a shadow job and today it's coming to light”, Rodri added to the award in 1995. Victor George Weah.

I'm a regular guy with value, I study, I try to do things right and I don't try to follow stereotypes, and so I'm able to reach the top and that's thanks to all of you”He said.

Asked about the ACL damage that would rule him out for season, he said: I'm just trying to take care of myself. Rest, enjoy your leisure time with my family, and return stronger”He's done.