With the 2024 Ballon d'Or shortlist about to be revealed in the early hours of tomorrow morning Beijing time, Portugal international Ruben Dias expressed his firm support for teammate Rodrigo (assumed to be a prominent Spanish or Portuguese player, and referred to as Rodrigo as his name does not explicitly refer to a specific person) in an interview with renowned journalist Mike Minay. Dias not only believes that Rodri has the potential to win the award, but also said that the whole team is looking forward to and supporting him to pick up the highest honor in football.
"I'm convinced that Rodri has a great chance of winning the Ballon d'Or," Diaz said confidently, "All of us are on his side and truly hope he succeeds. If he does win the Ballon d'Or, it will be a joy shared by our entire team, an incredibly special moment."
Diaz further emphasized the importance of Rodri to the team and his great personal contribution to the team. "Of course, Rodri's contribution to the Spanish team (or the national team to which he belongs) is indelible and it means a lot to them. But just as important are the efforts we put in together as a team, and these also greatly increase Rodri's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or." His words reveal a deep understanding and appreciation of team spirit.
This statement not only shows the deep friendship and selflessness of Dias as a teammate, but also reflects the good atmosphere of unity and common pursuit of excellence within the Portuguese national team. On the stage of the Ballon d'Or, Dias and his teammates are supporting Rodrigo with their actions, and are looking forward to him creating his own moment of glory.
