Euro 2024: Rodri Shows Jude Bellingham Who’s Boss, Wins Best Player Award After Spain’s Win

• Rodri had a bittersweet end to the 2024 Euros as Spain clinched a record fourth European Championship on Sunday night
• The Manchester City star was substituted at halftime with the game deadlocked at 0-0 due to an unfortunate injury
• However, he managed to win the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award owing to his stellar performance throughout the tournament

Manchester City midfielder Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, simply known as Rodri, was named the overall best player at the recently concluded 2024 European Championship.

The 28-year-old triumphed over competitors like Jude Bellingham to claim the prestigious award after Spain edged out England on Sunday, July 14.

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Despite finishing the tournament as a champion, Rodri could not complete the final due to an injury, Goal reports.

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He was seen hobbling down the tunnel at halftime, his head in his hands, and did not return for the second half.

Martin Zubimendi replaced the Manchester City midfielder, who appeared to suffer a hamstring injury while stretching to block a Harry Kane shot.

Even with this setback, Nico Williams put La Roja ahead in the 47th minute, capitalising on some questionable England defending.

However, the Three Lions equalised with a stunning long-range shot from substitute Cole Palmer, as noted by CNN.

Mikel Oyarzabal dashed England's hopes of their first-ever European Championship victory by securing a 2-1 win for Spain at the Olympiastadion.

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Rodri was one of Spain's standout performers in Germany, playing in six of their seven matches.

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The 28-year-old also scored one goal and was deservedly named the best player in the competition.

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Bellingham and Vinicius Junior remain the frontrunners for the 2024 Ballon d'Or award despite both failing to win the continental Euro 2024 and Copa America titles.

Spain beat England 2-1 to become the first country to win four European football championships on July 14, with Manchester City’s Rodri being voted as the Player of the Tournament ahead of Bellingham.

In June, Real Madrid won a record-extending 15th Champions League title, with its main protagonists, Vini Jr and Bellingham, emerging as the top candidates for the Ballon d’Or.

Source: YEN.com.gh