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The Spaniard Roderic became the winner of the "Golden Ball" 2024 Note: Assuming "Родрі" is intended to be "Родрик" or a similar name, I've transliterated it as "Roderic". If this needs to be different, please clarify.
Today, Spanish defender Rodri of English "Manchester City" was awarded the "Golden Ball" for the first time, which since this year is presented to the best footballer in the world by France Football and UEFA.
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Today, Spanish defender Rodri of the English «Manchester City» was awarded the first ever «Golden Ball,» which since this year is given to the best footballer in the world by France Football and UEFA.
We add that this year, Artem Dovbyk of Ukraine's national team and Italy's «Rome» also made the list (ranked 29th in the poll).
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We remind you that this prestigious trophy was won by three Ukrainian footballers. In 1975, Oleg Blokhin received the «Golden Ball,» in 1986 it was Igor Belanov, and in 2004 it was Andriy Shevchenko.
Goalkeeper of Ukraine's national team Andriy Lunin ranked third in the poll for the award of the best goalkeeper in the world-2024 — the «Yashin Trophy.» The winner in this nomination was Argentine Emiliano Martinez from England's «Aston Villa.»
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