On the glorious occasion when Spain won the Delaunay Cup for the fourth time and successfully defended their European Cup title, Rodri's outstanding contribution and leadership in this tournament undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for the team's victory, even though he left the game early due to an injury in the final. After the tournament, he was honored with the best player award, becoming another legend of Spanish soccer.
Joy of winning the European Cup
For Rodney, the day was certainly one of the best moments of his career. "What a great day, it's definitely the best day of my career." He exclaimed, "Despite a difficult and challenging process, we ended up as European Cup winners, which is the best reward for our hard work and perseverance. As one of the most winning teams, our predecessors set an example for us and their spirit inspires us to keep going. Whether in life or in sport, if you give it your all, it will definitely pay off."
Demonstrate excellence and make history
Rodney was proud of his team's performance at this year's Euros: "We made history, beating four world champions in one go, and it was the toughest edition of the tournament. It was a perfect combination of strength and mentality to make it to this half of the world and eventually win the championship. This mentality is the result of a long period of development and training, and many of us have won championships in youth teams such as U19 and U21, which has provided a solid foundation for us to grow. Coach De La Fuente knows what he is doing and he has led us step by step to conquer Europe."
Praise for skipper De La Fuente
Speaking of manager De La Fuente, Rodri was full of respect: "We talk about what he has achieved, he has quietly led us to conquer Europe. Becoming European champions is an honor for Spanish soccer and a dream for every one of our players. So today, I call on all our fans to take to the streets and celebrate with us this proud moment for Spaniards."
Expectations for the future of Spanish players
Rodri also expressed a bright vision for the future of Spanish soccer: "It's time for Spanish players to win the Ballon d'Or. We have the strength, talent and potential to compete for this highest honor in world football. I believe that in the near future, we will have more players standing on top of the world."
Evaluation of England and Palmer
Speaking about the final opponents England, Rodney showed the respect of his rivals: "I know these guys, they are all very good players. Especially Palmer, he is a top young player with great potential and a bright future. I'm sure he'll be a superstar in soccer in the years to come."
Celebrating and Looking Forward
Finally, Rodri spoke about the next celebrations and his outlook for the future: "Imagine our next activities, we will celebrate this historic moment to the fullest. But we won't stop here, because we have the talent and the belief to create more. For now let's enjoy this hard-earned honor first!"
