Rodri Denies Rejecting Real Madrid Over Ballon d'Or Fallout
Barcelona midfielder Rodri stated that he did not decline a move to Real Madrid this summer because of the fallout from the 2024 Ballon d'Or award. Rodri won the award, although Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior was considered a strong favorite.
Following the 2026 World Cup, Rodri was linked with a transfer to Los Blancos but ultimately joined Barcelona, their eternal rivals. He dismissed claims that his decision was influenced by possible tensions in the Madrid dressing room, stating, “It’s not true that I rejected Real Madrid because they boycott that Ballon d’Or.” He added that the award ceremony was a special moment for him and his family, and it did not affect him at the time.
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