Spanish football stars Rodri and Aitana Bonmati claimed glory at the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards, marking a historic night for Spain 🇪🇸. Rodri, Manchester City’s midfield maestro, became the first defensive player in 34 years to win the men’s prize, while Barcelona’s Bonmati lifted the women’s trophy for the second straight year!
\"This is for Spanish football,\" Rodri declared, dedicating his win to legends like Iniesta and Xavi. The 28-year-old broke Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr and Bellingham’s hopes, ending a 60-year drought for Spanish men’s winners. 🎤 \"Regular guys can reach the top too,\" he added, celebrating midfielders’ underrated roles.
Bonmati continued her reign as football’s queen 👑, cementing her legacy after leading Barça and Spain to multiple titles. Teammate Jennifer Hermoso also stole hearts, winning the Socrates Award for fighting sexism in sports. 💪
Meanwhile, Real Madrid skipped the ceremony after Vinicius missed out—but their coach Ancelotti still bagged \"Men’s Coach of the Year.\" Drama? Just another day in football. 😎
