Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024
Hindustan TimesThe year 2024 was a rollercoaster for football, filled with moments of triumph and heartbreak. Rodri wins Ballon d’Or, leaves Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid angry Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d'Or, edging out Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. for football's most coveted individual honour. The defensive midfielder has been a cornerstone of Manchester City’s success in recent years and played a pivotal role in Spain's UEFA Euro 2024 triumph, where he was named Player of the Tournament. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates at the end of the Champions League final. Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid The year 2024 marked the end of Kylian Mbappe's long-running transfer saga as the French superstar joined Real Madrid in June, signing a five-year deal after opting not to renew his contract with PSG.