Rodri has issued a response to Cristiano Ronaldo labelling the Ballon d’Or 'unfair' after the Manchester City star was awarded the prize in October.
Ronaldo had appeared to question the credibility of the historic awards ceremony while he was attending the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards.
The event had seen Vinicius Jr was named the best men’s footballer of the year, while Rodri had claimed the equivalent award at the Ballon d’Or in Paris.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner insisted that Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr also should have received the honour for his achievements in 2024.