The Pemier League legend who ignored Viní Jr and praised Rodri for his Ballon d'Or

The recent awarding of the Ballon d'Or has once again ignited the controversy over who is the best player in the world. The choice of Rodri Hernández as the winner has generated various reactions, including from Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes.

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In his podcast, "The Overlap", Scholes vehemently defended the choice of Rodri, asserting that the Spanish midfielder "is a better footballer than Vinícius Júnior". The former English player argued that, although the Brazilian may win more games and be more skillful, Rodri is a more "functionally beautiful" player and has demonstrated consistency throughout the season that makes him deserving of the award.

"Rodri fully deserves it for everything he has done. He has lost one game in a calendar year. He doesn't light up a stadium, but he is the most functionally beautiful player you could ask for. There were times when Vinícius Júnior was not effective, but there was never a moment when Rodri was not effective for his team," Scholes stated.

These statements have reignited the debate over whether the Ballon d'Or should reward the most spectacular players or those who have a more decisive impact on their team's game. While some believe that Vinícius Júnior, with his dribbling and ability to unbalance games, deserved the award more, others agree with Scholes and highlight the importance of consistency and efficiency in modern football.

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The choice of Rodri has sparked intense debate on social media, with fans divided into two camps. On one hand, there are those who celebrate the Spaniard's victory and highlight his importance to Manchester City. On the other hand, there are those who believe that Vinícius Júnior was unfairly treated and that the Ballon d'Or should have been his.

What do you think? Do you think Rodri deserved the Ballon d'Or or should it have gone to Vinícius Júnior?