Ballon d’Or winner Rodri names his pick in GOAT debate
Manchester City star and Ballon d'Or winner picked between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to name his GOAT.
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Rodri named Lionel Messi as his GOAT 'without a doubt' (Via BBC, X/@Football__Tweet & centregoals)
Manchester City midfielder Rodri became the first Premier League player to win the Ballon d’Or since Cristiano Ronaldo did it in 2008. The City man beat Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. to the award, which resulted in a lot of controversy in social media and among players alike.
The 28-year-old recently picked between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as to who claims the ‘GOAT’ title. Having played against both superstars while at Villarreal and Atletico Madrid, Rodri named Lionel Messi as his GOAT.
The Argentine owns the record for most Ballon d’Or wins at 8, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo at 5. Rodri cited several reasons, including the level of danger and talent in making Messi his GOAT.
? Rodri: “Zero doubts. For me, Leo Messi is the best player ever”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 20, 2024
“When he received the ball, you were thinking: there is danger coming… When I faced him, I would try to take the ball away from him, but he would get away from you as if you weren't there”, told @El_Hormiguero. pic.twitter.com/4rarkLDStp
Messi is the greatest player of all time without a doubt. We didn’t want Ronaldo to step in the box, but with Messi, the danger was everywhere on the pitch.
Rodri told El Hormiguero via GOAL
The 28-year-old is presently recovering from an ACL injury and will most likely make an appearance for his club before the end of the season.
Manchester City handed significant injury boost as Rodri continues recovery
Manchester City are desperately in need of reinforcements given their current form. The club is currently going through an injury crisis, with several top players unavailable for selection.
While the club will have to bring in a replacement for Rodri in the winter transfer window, four other starters have resumed first team training. Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, John Stones and Manuel Akanji have all returned to training ahead of upcoming crucial fixtures.
?? Kevin de Bruyne, John Stones, Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji are all back in training for Manchester City. pic.twitter.com/UARaRSNeoc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 20, 2024
City take on Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday before playing Liverpool at Anfield on the 1st of December. City have conceded an uncharacteristic total of 10 goals in their last four defeats and will need their players to step up at a crucial moment in their season.
As for Rodri, City have reportedly submitted a £100 million bid for Paris Saint-Germain star Warren Zaire-Emery. Hakan Calhanoglu and Joshua Kimmich also remain as options to fill in the vacant spot in City’s midfield until the Ballon d’Or winner returns to complete fitness.
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