Rodri, Ballon d'Or and Vinicius Jr

Rodri banner gave Vinicius Jr 'more strength' v Man City
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr says the display of a banner highlighting Rodri's Ballon d'Or win before kick-off at Manchester City motivated him even more to win the Champions League play-off first leg.
WATCH: Manchester City’s Rodri Hernandez gives opinion on Vinicius Junior Ballon d’Or banner
Football feeds off the rivarly narrative, and if Manchester City against Real Madrid is not a traditional battle, their encounters over recent years have certainly stoked passions. The Etihad did
‘Did no one notice?’ – Man City fans reveal Rodri Ballon d’Or banner was NOT aimed at Vinicius Jr
A MANCHESTER CITY fan group have claimed Tuesday’s Ballon d’Or banner was NOT aimed at Vinicius Jr. The group unfurled the tifo prior to City’s Champions League clash with Real
Watch Rodri’s savage two-word reaction to Vinicius’ Ballon d’Or banner – Real Madrid fans won’t like it
After the match, Rodri was asked by what he thought of Manchester City fans’ giant banner mocking Real Madrid’s reaction to Vinicius missing out on the Ballon d’Or. His response? A two-word take which Madrid fans won’t like.
Man City taunt Real Madrid over Ballon d'Or as Rodri makes telling reaction in stands
And City landed the first jab before the match started by showcasing a banner featuring Rodri kissing his Ballon d'Or trophy with the words 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out', an ode to the popular Oasis song.
What Erling Haaland and Rodri did at full time after Man City collapse vs Real Madrid speaks volumes
The moments you might have missed as Manchester City faced Real Madrid at the Etihad in the first leg of their Champions League knock-out play-off.
Man City v Real Madrid: Vinícius Jr teased with Rodri Ballon d’Or banner
Vinícius Jr revealed that a pre-match banner celebrating Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win gave him extra motivation to help Real Madrid secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City in their Champions League play-off first leg.
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If Rodri and Nico are two of Manchester City’s midfield pieces who will be the third player in midfield?
It’s not a solution that we will see in action this season but you do feel that Rodri and Nico will become the key pillars of ...
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Creators of Man City Rodri tifo offer polarising defence of their stunt
Manchester City fans' pre-match display before their 3-2 Champions League playoff first-leg defeat at home to Real Madrid has ...
The perfect Rodri replacement?
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What Erling Haaland and Rodri did following last-gasp Real Madrid defeat speaks volumes
What Erling Haaland and Rodri did after Manchester City lost to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League speaks volumes. On ...
Man City hopes for Rodri return this season by listing Ballon d’Or winner in Champions League squad
Manchester City showed faith in Rodri potentially returning to action this season by registering the injured Ballon d’Or ...
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Ballon d'Or winner Rodri trains at Ochsner Sports Performance Center during New Orleans visit
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner and Manchester City’s midfield playmaker was in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX ...
Rodri address ACL injury in build up to Super Bowl
Rodri address ACL injury in build up to Super Bowl - The Manchester City midfielder had a guest spot on Sky Sports’ NFL ...
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Man City spy double deal for world-class forward and long-term Rodri replacement
It is thought that City will make several more signings ahead of next season as Pep Guardiola looks to overhaul his ageing ...