Ballon d’Or 2024: Rodri names the player who will “soon” replace him after beating Vinicius to win the prize

• Newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has made a future prediction about who will win the coveted prize.
• The Manchester City star made the prediction straight after beating Vinicius Junior for the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.
• He becomes the first Premier League player to win the prestigious prize since Cristiano Ronaldo recorded the feat in 2008.

Manchester City midfield maestro Rodrigo Cascante has named the player he believes is ready to win the Ballon d’Or in the coming years.

The key force behind both City Premier League Spain’s triumph and victory at Euro 2024 saw Rodri narrowly edge out Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior by 16 points to win football’s highest individual honour.

Rodri beat Vinicius and others

In the competition line-up, Jude Bellingham finished third, Dani Carvajal fourth and Kylian Mbappe sixth.

However, the results have sparked controversy at Real Madrid, with many believing Vinicius was unfairly ignored.

He is dissatisfied with the organizers of UEFA and the Golden Ball. Los Blancos refrained from attending the ceremony, which is why the Brazilian canceled the planned celebration.

Madrid’s absence underscores their disappointment, with sources saying they perceive the decision as a snub from UEFA.

Rodri sets record after Ballon d’Or success

According to Football SpainRodri’s award not only makes him the first Manchester City player to win the Ballon d’Or, but also makes him the seventh Premier League star and the fourth Spaniard to achieve the award.

He follows in the footsteps of Spanish legends such as Luis Suarez Miramontes, who won in 1960, and joins recent winners Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati, who retained the women’s title this year.

Rodri predicted the future Ballon d’Or winner

Looking ahead, 28-year-old Rodri shared his prediction of which rising star could succeed him in the race for the award.

“Lamine Yamal will win the Ballon d’Or very soon, I am convinced of it,” he said, according to the publication. Fabrizio Romano.

“Keep up the good work, keep working hard and you will get there.”

This support from the current Ballon d’Or winner highlights Yamal’s promising talent and points to a future where this young phenom can join the ranks of football’s elite.

Lamin Yamal won the Copa Cup

Meanwhile, Lamin Yamal marked another milestone in his rapidly growing career. win the Copa Cup at the Ballon d’Or Ceremony in Paris on Monday.

The 17-year-old Spain international was honored at the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday in Paris.

Lamin Yamal “destroys” Bayern Munich

Legit.ng previously covered the team’s victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

The 17-year-old shone throughout his 85 minutes on the pitch, captivating fans with his lightning-fast footwork and pace that forced defenders to fall behind.

Source: YEN.com.gh