Brazilian forward Rodrygo expressed his sadness after not getting nominated for Ballon d’Or. The Ballon d’Or nominees were out and it was disappointing for the Real Madrid forward who really did great in the team’s amazing season.
Real Madrid won UEFA Champions League and La Liga last season and it was Rodrygo who contributed 15 goals in both the competitions combine and also registered 7 assists. “I was upset when I saw they didn’t include me in Ballon d’Or nominees. I think I deserved to be there,” said Rodrygo as revealed by Fabrizio Romano.
Brazilian forward Rodrygo Goes has expressed his sadness after being left out of the 2024 Ballon d’Or nominees, despite an impressive season with Real Madrid. The 23-year-old was a key player in Real Madrid’s successful campaigns, helping the team secure both the UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles last season. Rodrygo contributed 15 goals and 7 assists across both competitions, proving his importance in the squad.
In an interview revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Rodrygo shared his frustration. His exclusion from the prestigious award shortlist came as a surprise to many, given his contributions to one of Europe’s top-performing teams.