(VIDEO) Did he mock Vini? The controversial video of Rodri after winning the Ballon d'Or

"After winning the Ballon d'Or, the award for the world's best player, a video surfaced of Manchester City's Rodri celebrating at a party. While everyone was singing along to Bella Ciao, the defensive midfielder mentioned 'Ay Vinicius, ay Vinicius ciao ciao ciao,' clearly mocking the Brazilian for finishing second in the award, sparking significant controversy. Many had favored the Brazilian star to win.

Manchester City's Rodri Hernández has found himself at the center of a major controversy following the release of a video showing him seemingly mocking Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. during his Ballon d'Or celebration.

In a video that quickly went viral on social media, Rodri can be seen joining in a celebratory chant of "Bella Ciao" with friends and teammates. However, the lyrics were altered to include a pointed reference to Vinicius, with Rodri singing "Ay Vinicius, ciao ciao ciao." Given the intense rivalry between Real Madrid and Manchester City, as well as the close race for the Ballon d'Or, many interpreted Rodri's words as a direct taunt aimed at his Brazilian counterpart, who finished as runner-up.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from fans and pundits alike. Many have criticized Rodri's behavior as disrespectful and unsportsmanlike, arguing that such actions have no place in the world of professional football. Others have defended Rodri, suggesting that the incident has been blown out of proportion and that the chant was simply a lighthearted joke among friends.

Real Madrid have yet to issue an official statement on the matter, but sources close to the club have indicated that they are deeply disappointed by Rodri's actions. Vinicius Jr. himself has not publicly commented on the incident, but his fans have expressed their outrage on social media.

Manchester City, for their part, have distanced themselves from Rodri's comments. In a statement released by the club, a spokesperson said, "The club does not condone any behavior that is disrespectful to our opponents or to the game of football. We will be speaking to Rodri to remind him of his responsibilities as a Manchester City player."

The controversy surrounding Rodri's celebration has raised important questions about the behavior of professional athletes and the role of social media in fueling such controversies. It remains to be seen whether Rodri will face any disciplinary action from either his club or UEFA.