Antoine Griezmann congratulates Rodri after his 2024 Ballon d’Or coronation

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By: Manu Tournoux

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While the Brazilian Vinicius Jr was announced as the big favorite, it is ultimately the Spaniard Rodri who has just won the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Author of an exceptional last season with Manchester City, the 28-year-old player quickly been congratulated by many players around the football world.

On his official X account, Antoine Griezmann praised the incredible performance of the Skyblues defensive midfielder by posting the following message: “Rodri ❤️🫶🏻 (Atleeetiiii!)”. As a reminder, before making the Citizens happy, Rodri had played for Atlético de Madrid.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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