After Cristiano Ronaldo claimed that Rodri’s 2024 Ballon d’Or win was unfair, the Manchester City midfielder had a strong response to his criticism, even taking a subtle shot at the Portuguese star.

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's assertion he was robbed of Ballon d'Or. The Brazilian was also labelled the 'best' by CR7.

Manchester City's Rodri has admitted he cannot understand why Cristiano Ronaldo questioned his selection as the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner.

There have been no shortage of people ready to tell Rodri Hernandez that he did not in fact deserve the Ballon d’Or, and that Vinicius Junior did  – particularly in Madrid. In the past week,

Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has expressed his surprise at the criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester City midfielder was awarded the prestigious annual prize.

Rodri snaps back at Cristiano Ronaldo over 'unfair' Ballon d'Or verdict - The Man City midfielder’s Ballon d’Or win has been questioned once again

While Rodri was a key figure in successful campaigns for both club and country, five-time Ballon d’Or recipient Ronaldo said that it was “unfair” that Vinicius had not received the gong after helping his former club to La Liga and Champions League success.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri responded to Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or 2024 criticism, where he said Vinicius Jr deserved to win it.

Ronaldo had appeared to question the credibility of the historic awards ceremony after Rodri beat Vinicius Jr to the award while he was attending the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards.