{"id":210,"date":"2024-12-14T18:27:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T10:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dxtynews.com\/?p=210"},"modified":"2024-12-14T18:27:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T10:27:55","slug":"real-madrid-legend-backs-man-city-star-over-controversial-ballon-dor-win-i-think-it-was-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dxtynews.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/14\/real-madrid-legend-backs-man-city-star-over-controversial-ballon-dor-win-i-think-it-was-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid legend backs Man City star over controversial Ballon d\u2019Or win \u2013 \u2018I think it was fair\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Former Real Madrid star Luis Figo recently weighed in on the debate surrounding the Ballon d\u2019Or. Unlike many other former players of the club, Figo expressed his belief that Rodri\u2019s victory in securing the prestigious award was well-deserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Portuguese legend avoided any controversy surrounding Vinicius Jr.\u2019s failure to win, instead focusing on the merit of Rodri\u2019s achievements over the past season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Figo emphasised that Rodri\u2019s performances for Manchester City last season were pivotal, especially in helping his team achieve significant success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He highlighted that the Ballon d\u2019Or is awarded based on a voting system involving over 100 journalists, each following specific criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe should not doubt the value of what the Manchester City player did last season,\u201d he said as quoted by SPORT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The former Portuguese international acknowledged that players who miss out on the award might feel disappointed, but he underlined that such sentiments should not overshadow the value of the winner\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think it was fair. It is a vote of more than 100 journalists based on certain parameters and the decision must be respected. Anyone who is nominated can win.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rodri played a crucial role in Manchester City\u2019s success last season, which included their historic treble-winning campaign. According to Figo, anyone nominated for the award has a legitimate chance of winning, but only one can ultimately take the prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLogically, those who don\u2019t do it are sad, but I think we shouldn\u2019t doubt the value of what the winner did last season,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switching his focus to Real Madrid, Figo also offered his perspective on the club\u2019s start to the season. He pointed out that criticism or praise in football often depends heavily on results, and Real Madrid is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the world of football, you can get sticks or praise depending on the results.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team\u2019s recent back-to-back victories have restored confidence among fans and the media. Figo believes this resilience is part of the club\u2019s DNA, as Real Madrid has long been recognised as one of the best teams in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the DNA that the club has. Madrid are one of the best teams in the world and you always have to keep that in mind. He\u2019s used to winning,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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