After defeating Vinicius Jr. to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday, Rodri had what was arguably the most memorable night of his career.

Vinicius swore to work ten times harder to win the prize one day, apparently incensed at Rodri’s Ballon d’Or victory.

Real Madrid appears to have taken exception with Rodri’s Ballon d’Or victory.

After being certain for a long time that Rodri would make history in Paris, Vinicius’ team was sure he would win the Ballon d’Or.

No Real Madrid representatives showed up for the ceremony as Rodri gave an emotional acceptance speech in response to winning the Ballon d’Or.

But a year after Erling Haaland lost to Lionel Messi in second place, Manchester City fans rejoiced over Rodri’s Ballon d’Or victory.

As Rodri defeated Vinicius Jr. to win the Ballon d’Or, Eduardo Camavinga made a jab at “football politics.” Rodri has truly mastered the game of football.Rodri won the Ballon d’Or in September, as Alan Shearer had predicted.Eduardo Camavinga, however, jumped to Vinicius’ defense and attacked the Manchester City star for defeating him in the Ballon d’Or, saying on X: “Football politics.” No trophy can deny that you are the world’s greatest player, my brother. I adore you, my friend.Camavinga also expressed his support for his Real Madrid teammate on Instagram.Vinicius, you don’t require that. world’s best player.Ilkay Gundogan and other Manchester City players, meanwhile, appear to be ignoring the Frenchman’s taunts and are instead rejoicing in Rodri’s momentous achievement.The midfield maestro must be on cloud nine and unable to concentrate on anything off the field after making history that night.However, it appears like Camavinga and other Real Madrid colleagues are upset with Vinicius for coming in second to Rodri.Rodri became the eleventh midfield player to win the Ballon d’Or, joining Zidane and Modric.The Ballon d’Or is typically thought of as an honor bestowed upon attackers like the former Santos winger.But as the 11th midfielder in the history of the game to get the honor, Rodri has created history for a number of reasons. These midfielders are the recipients of the Ballon d’Or.

Rodri has now officially placed himself amongst some of the greatest midfielders the game has ever seen.

At 28, the Spaniard still has plenty of time left in his career to further cement his greatness.

But regardless of how Rodri’s career progresses, him being a Ballon d’Or winner will be remembered for decades.

Every player would ideally like to leave a legacy in football once they retire.

With his latest feat, Rodri has guaranteed that he will once he hangs up his boots.