Rodri, still on crutches from his ACL injury, was emotional as he was helped onto the stage by Didier Drogba.
“A very special day, for me, my family and my country,” he said.
“Today many friends have written to me and have told me that football has won, for giving visibility to so many midfielders who have a job in the shadows and today it is coming to light,” added Rodri, who was presented the award by 1995 winner George Weah.
“I’m a regular guy with values, who studies, who tries to do things right and doesn’t try to follow the stereotypes, and even so I have been able to get to the top and it is thanks to all of you.”
Asked by Didier Drogba if he’s going to sleep with the trophy, he replies “100% yes.” Wife Laura looked intrigued by that response!
