Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, labelling Ronaldo a ‘monster’ created by Messi. Guardiola’s comments follow the 2024 Ballon d’Or, where City’s Rodri ended the Messi-Ronaldo dominance. Rodri’s win is a significant moment for Spanish football, echoing Guardiola’s belief that Spanish footballers deserved global recognition.