NEW DELHI: Spain midfielder
Rodri
was awarded the title of the best player in the
Euro 2024
tournament after his significant contributions led La Roja to a 2-1 victory against England in the final held in Berlin on Sunday. This marks Spain's fourth time winning the competition.
Despite sustaining a knee injury that forced him to be substituted at half-time during the final, Rodri's outstanding performances throughout the tournament were recognized.
Spain's journey to the final included impressive wins against the host nation Germany and France.
"The Manchester City man's only goal of the tournament came in scoring the equaliser in a 4-1 win over Georgia in the last 16."
Luis de la Fuente, the coach of the Spanish team, praised Rodri, describing him as a "perfect computer" due to his precise passing and exceptional understanding of the game. These qualities were instrumental in guiding a youthful Spanish side through a challenging draw to ultimately claim victory.
Rodri's success extends beyond the Euros, as he has only experienced one defeat in his last 80 appearances across all competitions for both his club and country.
During this period, the 28-year-old has amassed an impressive collection of trophies, including two Premier League titles, the Champions League, one FA Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Club World Cup with Manchester City, as well as the Nations League with Spain.
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