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Rodri, Aitana Bonmati Clinch 2024 Ballon d'Or Awards
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11/1/2024
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00:00
So, Nick, let's jump right into it.
00:05
Yeah, let's do it.
00:06
Starting with the main prize, the Ballon d'Or, as Francisco just mentioned.
00:10
It goes to Rodri from Manchester City.
00:14
This guy was the anchor for both City and Spain.
00:17
Not your typical flashy choice, but hey, he's proved that midfielders,
00:21
they deserve the spotlight too.
00:23
His influence on the game as well, undeniable.
00:25
What do you think?
00:26
Drama.
00:27
Controversial.
00:28
It's controversial because I said he's not the flashiest choice.
00:30
When I think of a flashy midfielder, I think of Modric, who's also won it,
00:34
but he's flashier.
00:35
This guy just plays beautifully.
00:37
Yeah.
00:38
I mean, it goes back to that tradition of Spaniard midfielders, right?
00:41
You talk about Iniesta, you talk about Xavi.
00:44
But when we talk about Spain, obviously a lot of people in Spain were angry,
00:48
were mad because Vini was not considered for that game.
00:52
Vini did not even show up to the ceremony.
00:55
So, I mean, what do you think?
00:56
They're calling it a snub, but that's up to the people to decide.
01:00
You can never please everybody.
01:01
But you know what?
01:02
Controversy aside, this one didn't have any controversy.
01:05
On the women's side.
01:06
No, no.
01:07
The Valladolid Femina goes to...
01:11
You guys already knew.
01:12
Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati.
01:14
She was an absolute force this year, not only in La Liga,
01:17
but she also was, you know, she was great in international competitions,
01:21
a symbol of power and the growth of football.
01:24
Felicidades.
01:25
Big congrats to Aitana Bonmati.
01:26
Congratulations.
01:27
And we can't forget the Copa trophy awarded to the best young player,
01:30
which went to someone who doesn't need a drumroll at all.
01:34
We're talking about a kid who's just 17 years old, Laminia Mall.
01:38
He's already making waves, breaking records, a future superstar.
01:41
No doubt I could see why he got the Copa.
01:42
Bro, Laminia, you're living the dream, my friend.
01:45
Now let's talk about another one that was interesting,
01:48
El Dibu Emiliano Martinez with Aston Villa.
01:51
Snagged the Yashin trophy for the best goalkeeper.
01:54
Obviously, we can't forget his heroics for Argentina in the World Cup,
01:58
in the Copa America, the consistent saves with Aston Villa.
02:01
That sealed it all for him.
02:03
So, Dibu, is that wall that you want to face as a striker?
02:06
Oh, yeah.
02:07
The Gerd Miller trophy.
02:08
We saw Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe recognized for their goal-scoring feats.
02:14
Kane, for his Premier League legacy, I would say Mbappe more
02:17
for those insane numbers that he put up for France.
02:20
Two forwards who know how to find the back of the net.
02:23
Case in point, Golaz was guaranteed.
02:25
So, easy choice for that.
02:27
Carlo Ancelotti wins Coach of the Year.
02:29
So, Los Blancos continue to set the standard in club football.
02:32
And Ancelotti, as well, what a mastermind.
02:35
Going back to women's football, the Coach of the Year goes to Emma Hayes,
02:40
taking the honor for Coach of the Year.
02:43
So, once again, felicidades.
02:45
Beautiful year for the beautiful game.
02:46
So, congratulations to all the winners.
02:48
You guys are an inspiration to football fans all over the world.
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