Ballon d’Or: Rodri reveals he won the award without using social media, speaking to former Real Madrid forward.

2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has revealed that he told former Real Madrid striker Álvaro Morata he won the prestigious award without using social media.

Rodri recently triumphed in this year’s Ballon d’Or race, edging out strong contender Vinícius Júnior to claim the top spot.

The Spain international received more votes than the Brazilian, but he has now shared what he told Morata after securing the win.

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“Álvaro Morata always told me, ‘You’re crazy. If you had social media, you’d have a Ballon d’Or,'” Rodri said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

“And as soon as I won it, I messaged him: ‘Look, Ballon d’Or in my hands and no social media!'”