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Rodrygo upset over Ballon d’Or snub: I think I deserved it

Updated on: 10 September,2024 08:18 AM IST  |  New Delhi
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t was a surprise... But there’s not much I can do, I’m not the one who decides these things,” said Rodrygo to ESPN

Rodrygo upset over Ballon d’Or snub: I think I deserved it

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Following the announcement of the 30-man shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d’Or trophy, one of the biggest individual honours in football, Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is ‘upset’ his name was not amongst the nominees.


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Five players for Los Blancos were included in the shortlist, including the likes of Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Toni Kroos (now retired), Federico Valverde and Dani Carvajal. But the Brazilian, who scored 17 goals and provided nine assists, was not included. “I was upset, I think I deserved it. I don’t want to belittle the players who are there, but I think I had a place in the 30. It was a surprise... But there’s not much I can do, I’m not the one who decides these things,” said Rodrygo to ESPN.


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