"A very special day for me, my family and my country," said Rodri, who appeared on stage on crutches after rupturing his ACL in September.
Rodri, the first player in Manchester City's history to win the Ballon d'Or, helped his club secure the Treble and Spain win Euro 2024.
This is the first time since 2003 that neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo appeared on the list of Ballon d'Or nominees.
Having scored a career-best nine goals for Manchester City last season, Rodri has established himself as one of the most influential players in football.
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