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Rodri Explains Why He Deserves to Win 2024 Ballon d\u2019Or Ahead of Vinicius Jr<\/h1>\n

Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante, simply known as Rodri, recently shared the qualities he believes set him apart as the world\u2019s best player.<\/p>\n

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Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has said he was crowned 2024 Ballon d\u2019Or winner because of his consistency.<\/p>\n

Rodri was surprisingly named the winner of the prestigious individual award, beating off competition from favourite Vinicius Junior.<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>Aside helping City retain their Premier League title, Rodri was part of the Spanish side that won the 2024 Euros and was named Player of the Tournament.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I won the Ballon d\u2019Or because I\u2019ve been consistent. It\u2019s the most difficult skill in football,\u201d he told @partidazocope.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I\u2019ve been the most regular player in the world this year, yes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rodri, who is expected to be out for the rest of the campaign due to injury, likened Erling Haaland to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.<\/p>\n

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He added:\u201cThe most decisive player in the world in terms of numbers is Erling Haaland.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe\u2019s the only player who could come close to Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe is also very young and will be there for many years.\u201d<\/p>\n

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