In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Manchester City midfielder general Rodri expressed his desire and expectation for winning the Golden Ball Award. He confessed that if he can win the Golden Ball Award ceremony on October 28, it will not only be his personal glory, but also the pride of the whole Spain.
Despite the brilliant achievements of Spanish soccer in the international arena, including two consecutive European Cup winners and a World Cup winner, no Spanish player has been able to lift the Ballon d'Or trophy since 1960. Rodriguez regrets this, noting that this is partly due to the fact that Spanish players are in an era of superstars such as Lionel Messi and Cairo. However, he is convinced that Spain should have its own Ballon d'Or winner, as the history of Spanish soccer is full of great players.
Rodri also made a special mention of his thoughts on Vinicius, the favorite for this year's Ballon d'Or. He expressed his admiration for Vinicius and believes that he is a great player. Although the two are seen as rivals, Rodri said that he is already proud to be part of such a discussion. He emphasized that there are many players who deserve to win the Ballon d'Or and that the final result will depend on people's votes and choices.
Speaking about his outlook for the new season, Rodney expressed his concern about Liverpool and Arsenal. He believes that Liverpool has remained competitive after the departure of Jurgen Klopp, while Arsenal has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the past two years. Rodney said that both teams could be winners this season, but the exact result remains to be seen.
Rodri's interview shows his love for soccer and his expectations for the future. He is eager to win the Ballon d'Or for Spain and is confident about his performance on the pitch. We look forward to seeing Rodri play even better in the coming matches and bring more exciting moments to the fans.
