Real Madrid Confidencial Juanma Rodríguez reveals his exhaustion after Spain-France: 'You can't reach...'
The journalist points out what is happening, a campaign that he can't understand
Juanma Rodríguez has always been one of the most critical journalists regarding the Spanish national team. He believes that the coaches have always gone against Real Madrid with their decisions. He argues this after the striking and unfair absences from the squad lists.
That's why this time he has exploded after watching the Spain – France Nations League match. However, he hasn't done so because of La Roja, but because of what's happening with Lamine Yamal. He believes that it's "an excessive praise" what's happening with the Spanish international.
In recent days, the media campaign demanding the Ballon d'Or has intensified. In fact, Juanma has pointed out that "I find the Lamine Yamal thing a bit repetitive, it's too much for me." But above all because "there's always something new, today he's Pelé, you can't go any higher."
This need to praise him no matter what happens on the field is a constant. For a player who still would've shown little at the elite level, he believes the praise is too much. Of course, he believes that demanding the Ballon d'Or for him isn't rationally justified.
A Ballon d'Or that can be broken into pieces this year
Last year's edition of the Ballon d'Or was marked by a major controversy and an injustice. Vinícius, the best player for everyone, ended up behind a Rodri who was eliminated in the Champions League quarterfinals. That would've paved the way for other surprises to boycott candidacies.
Thus, this year we can see how Champions League winners like Dembélé or Vitinha are being undervalued. All to praise a player who won the league in his country and could win the Nations League. But who isn't even qualified for the Club World Cup this summer.
This is the discredit that this trophy has achieved in recent years, with several very notorious gifts. We'll see what happens in the next edition because the pressure has already started. All this when there are still two titles left to be contested, although some forget that.
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