Rodri set for big celebration if he wins 2024 Ballon d’Or

Manchester City midfielder Rodri may be out for the rest of the season due to a serious injury, but that hasn’t stopped Nike from preparing to celebrate the Spaniard winning the Ballon d’Or.

Rodri has enjoyed a stellar 2023/24 campaign, culminating in him leading La Roja to Euro 2024 glory in Germany after a win over England in the final.

Rodri’s consistency and consistency in midfield for both Man City and Spain has made him a leading contender for the Ballon d’Or. According to AS, sportswear giant Nike is preparing a special event to celebrate Rodri’s success if he wins the award.

“Over the past few weeks, they have been working on special editions of the golden boots, with details related to the award, which will be used as a tribute to the winner,” a Spanish source said.

Unfortunately for Rodri, it looks like he won’t be able to wear them in competitive matches until next summer, having suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury against Arsenal, ruling him out for the entire season.

There are currently two strong contenders for the Ballon d’Or, with Rodri up against Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior. In fact, some reports in Spain have suggested that the Brazilian will win the award.

In light of this development, Nike have made a clever move. They have prepared special boots for Rodri and have also done the same for Vinicius Junior, who led Real Madrid to Champions League glory, beating Borussia Dortmund in the final last season.

If the Manchester City star wins the Ballon d’Or, he will become only the second Spaniard to win the award, equalling Luis Suarez’s feat in 1960. The award ceremony will take place in Paris on October 28, 2024.