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Antoine Griezmann reacted after Rodri’s coronation during the France Football Ballon d’Or ceremony.
If Vinicius Jr was presented as the big favorite to win the 2024 edition of the France Football Ballon d’Or, it is ultimately the Spaniard
Rodri which was acclaimed by voters. Crowned European champion with his selection a few months ago, the Manchester City metronome has shone with his consistency, both at club and national level.
Rodri on the roof of the world, it is also a certain idea of football which is rewarded. A team player par excellence, the defensive midfielder embodies the virtues of altruism and humility. Besides Manchester City, another institution showed all its pride: Atlético de Madrid.
Griezmann’s beautiful message to Rodri
Former Colchoneros player, Rodri saw several emblematic stars of the club congratulate him after the ceremony. This was particularly the case of Antoine Griezmann. “Rodri ❤️ (Atleeetiiiiii!)”enthused the top scorer in the history of Atlético de Madrid on X.
Same story for Koke, captain of Atlético, who congratulated his compatriot: “Congratulations, Rodri. Deserved ». Trained at Atlético but not retained by the club at the start of his career, Rodri finally returned in 2018 to establish himself within the Madrid team, before moving to Manchester City a year later.
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