Rodri, Aitana Bonmati Clinch 2024 Ballon d'Or Awards

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00:00So, Nick, let's jump right into it.

00:05Yeah, let's do it.

00:06Starting with the main prize, the Ballon d'Or, as Francisco just mentioned.

00:10It goes to Rodri from Manchester City.

00:14This guy was the anchor for both City and Spain.

00:17Not your typical flashy choice, but hey, he's proved that midfielders,

00:21they deserve the spotlight too.

00:23His influence on the game as well, undeniable.

00:25What do you think?

00:26Drama.

00:27Controversial.

00:28It's controversial because I said he's not the flashiest choice.

00:30When I think of a flashy midfielder, I think of Modric, who's also won it,

00:34but he's flashier.

00:35This guy just plays beautifully.

00:37Yeah.

00:38I mean, it goes back to that tradition of Spaniard midfielders, right?

00:41You talk about Iniesta, you talk about Xavi.

00:44But when we talk about Spain, obviously a lot of people in Spain were angry,

00:48were mad because Vini was not considered for that game.

00:52Vini did not even show up to the ceremony.

00:55So, I mean, what do you think?

00:56They're calling it a snub, but that's up to the people to decide.

01:00You can never please everybody.

01:01But you know what?

01:02Controversy aside, this one didn't have any controversy.

01:05On the women's side.

01:06No, no.

01:07The Valladolid Femina goes to...

01:11You guys already knew.

01:12Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati.

01:14She was an absolute force this year, not only in La Liga,

01:17but she also was, you know, she was great in international competitions,

01:21a symbol of power and the growth of football.

01:24Felicidades.

01:25Big congrats to Aitana Bonmati.

01:26Congratulations.

01:27And we can't forget the Copa trophy awarded to the best young player,

01:30which went to someone who doesn't need a drumroll at all.

01:34We're talking about a kid who's just 17 years old, Laminia Mall.

01:38He's already making waves, breaking records, a future superstar.

01:41No doubt I could see why he got the Copa.

01:42Bro, Laminia, you're living the dream, my friend.

01:45Now let's talk about another one that was interesting,

01:48El Dibu Emiliano Martinez with Aston Villa.

01:51Snagged the Yashin trophy for the best goalkeeper.

01:54Obviously, we can't forget his heroics for Argentina in the World Cup,

01:58in the Copa America, the consistent saves with Aston Villa.

02:01That sealed it all for him.

02:03So, Dibu, is that wall that you want to face as a striker?

02:06Oh, yeah.

02:07The Gerd Miller trophy.

02:08We saw Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe recognized for their goal-scoring feats.

02:14Kane, for his Premier League legacy, I would say Mbappe more

02:17for those insane numbers that he put up for France.

02:20Two forwards who know how to find the back of the net.

02:23Case in point, Golaz was guaranteed.

02:25So, easy choice for that.

02:27Carlo Ancelotti wins Coach of the Year.

02:29So, Los Blancos continue to set the standard in club football.

02:32And Ancelotti, as well, what a mastermind.

02:35Going back to women's football, the Coach of the Year goes to Emma Hayes,

02:40taking the honor for Coach of the Year.

02:43So, once again, felicidades.

02:45Beautiful year for the beautiful game.

02:46So, congratulations to all the winners.

02:48You guys are an inspiration to football fans all over the world.

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