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‘It was so clear the other guy was winning the Ballon d’Or, so I didn’t expect much, but I thought “It’s a vote, you never know.” Afterwards, friends texted me and said football won’ Rodri speaks out on pipping Vinicius to football's biggest award

In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the Spanish midfielder explains why he never gave up hope of triumphing

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Why Real Madrid might still crash out of a Champions League designed so they can’t fail

Defeat to Liverpool leaves the reigning champions in serious danger of missing the knockout stage, even though the new format was meant to prevent this from ever happening

The Independent UK

Eduardo Camavinga Hobbles Off Against Liverpool to Deepen Real Madrid Injury Troubles

Any prolonged absence for Camavinga after tonight’s match will represent another unwelcome setback this season for Real.

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Kylian Mbappe shows shift in strategy to leave Real Madrid in uncharted territory

The signing of Kylian Mbappe has echoes of the recruitment of David Beckham two decades ago – and could similarly imperil their dominance

The Independent UK

Mbappe Takes Reins For Real Madrid In Liverpool Clash

With Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior injured for the Champions League clash at Liverpool on Wednesday, superstar summer signing Kylian Mbappe will become their key attacking weapon.

International Business Times

Vinicius Junior's Injury Is Not the End of Real Madrid's Season

Even without Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid still has what it takes to keep the pressure on Barcelona atop the La Liga standings.

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Junior Calls Out 'Crazy' Schedule After Sustaining Thigh Injury

Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior blamed soccer's expanded match calendar on his latest injury.

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Vinicius Junior Injury: Progress & Potential Return Date for Real Madrid Winger

Vinícius Júnior suffered a thigh injury and will miss up to six matches for Real Madrid.

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Junior Costs Brazil Three Points: Takeaways From Draw With Venezuela

Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior missed a penalty in Brazil's wasteful 1–1 draw with Venezuela.

Sports Illustrated

'When I signed for Manchester City, people told me Pep will leave next year': Rodri discusses the longevity of Guardiola

Rodri has heard it all before when it comes to speculation around Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City

FourFourTwo

Rodri in huge Man City injury boost as Ballon d'Or winner sends message to Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid boycotted ceremony after forward’s snub

Evening Standard

Rodri Snubs Vinicius Junior for Teammate in Personal Ballon d'Or Rankings

Rodri revealed his Ballon d'Or votes would have gone to Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal and Vinícius Júnior.

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Junior nets three and Jude Bellingham also on target in Real Madrid win

England international Bellingham’s goal was his first of the season.

The Independent UK

Ballon d’Or 2025 betting odds: 7/2 Salah favourite to lift golden ball

We take a closer look at the 2025 Ballon d’Or betting odds as bookmakers reveal their favourites for the trophy

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FourFourTwo

Vinicius Junior alerts Premier League giants by rejecting contract: report

Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or runner-up passes on contract extension

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Ballon d’Or 2025 power rankings: Vinicius Jr in line for another strop as Mohamed Salah edges ahead as favourite

The Ballon d'Or 2025 power rankings have a new man at the top and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr won't be happy about it

Evening Standard

Man City: Pep Guardiola sends message to Real Madrid after Ballon d'Or boycott

Los Blancos did not attend gala in Paris after Rodri beat Vinicius Junior to ultimate award

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid Players React to 2024 Ballon d'Or Snub

Vinicius Junior, Toni Kroos, Karim Benzema, Eduardo Camavinga, Carlo Ancelotti and other react to the Brazilian's Ballon d'Or snub.

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Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d'Or as Madrid snub Paris gala

Spain effectively annexed the 68th Ballon d'Or awards ceremony on Monday night garnering a clutch of the main prizes as well as providing the controversy in the run-up to the gala at the Theatre de Chatelet in central Paris.

Evening Standard

Ballon d'Or 2024: Men's rankings in full as Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham beaten by Rodri

Jude Bellingham had best Ballon d’Or result for an Englishman in 19 years

The Independent UK

Vinicius Jr reacts to Ballon d'Or result after losing to Rodri: ‘They’re not ready’

The Real Madrid man was thought to be the front runner before Man City’s midfielder took the crown

The National (Scotland)

Ballon d’Or 2024: Manchester City's Rodri celebrates while Real Madrid boycott awards

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has claimed the prestigious men’s Ballon d’Or, while Real Madrid opted to boycott the ceremony in Paris,…

Evening Standard

Ballon d'Or 2024: Vinicius Junior breaks silence with vow after finishing second behind Rodri

Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony after learning Vinicius would not win

International Business Times

Rodri Wins Men's Ballon D'Or As Real Madrid Boycott

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, but Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony.

Evening Standard

Ballon d'Or 2024: Full list of award winners as Rodri, Aitana Bonmati and Lamine Yamal ensure Spain domination

Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy while Harry Kane shared the goalscoring award

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