Rodri of Manchester City has won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, marking the first victory for a Spaniard since 1960 and the first midfielder to win since Luka Modric in 2018. Despite being sidelined by an ACL injury, Rodri's contribution to City's record fourth consecutive Premier League title and Spain's Euro 2024 triumph propelled him to the top, ahead of Real Madrid's Vinicius Júnior and Jude Bellingham. Real Madrid's delegation boycotted the ceremony after learning Vinicius had lost the award, despite his impressive season of 24 goals and 11 assists. Carlo Ancelotti was awarded the Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy for best coach, while FC Barcelona secured the Best Women's team award. Additionally, Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy for the best player under 21, becoming the youngest recipient of the award. The ceremony served as a significant moment for Rodri, who expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized the importance of team success.