Sports丨Real drama as Spain reigns supreme

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Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, at a ceremony boycotted by Real Madrid.    The decision to award the prize for the world's best player to the midfielder came as a surprise, with Real's La Liga and Champions League double winner Vinicius Junior widely seen as the favorite.    Hours before the ceremony in Paris, the Spanish club announced that its delegation would not be in attendance at the Theatre du Chatelet because of what it perceived as a snub of Vinicius.    Rodri, 28, played a key role as City held off Arsenal to win the Premier League title last season and was later named player of the tournament at Euro 2024, as unfancied Spain emerged triumphant in Germany. ▲ Spanish midfielders Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona and Rodri of Manchester City pose with their Ballon d'Or awards at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday. AFP    Rodri was diplomatic ………………………………