"Although I won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, I honestly felt that Manchester United's results this season, 2024-25, had been very disappointing. I was happy when I first received the Ballon d'Or—that was real—but after that, it didn't feel so good. This season, we not only missed out on the Champions League, but we've also drifted farther and farther away from the Premier League title."
As last year's Ballon d'Or winner, Manchester United captain Rodri said in an interview.
Having just lost the Champions League semifinal, the atmosphere at Old Trafford was exceptionally dreadful.
Missing out on the Champions League final was not necessarily a problem, because you could not expect a team to win the Champions League every season. That was unrealistic.
But Manchester United's dominant position in the Premier League was now facing an increasingly severe threat, something no Manchester United fan was willing to accept.
"GLAZER OUT!"
"GET LOST!"
"Glazer family, get the hell out of Manchester United!"
The moment Rodri finished speaking, the fans in the stands went wild. As expected, there would be another anti-Glazer family march outside the stadium later.
"I'm sorry about Manchester United's situation this season."
The Glazer family were the owners, after all. As a player, Rodri could not say much and could only brush it over vaguely.
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"Last season, we were only four points away from the Premier League title. In the end, we didn't beat Manchester City. We could understand that—mistakes were normal, and we could accept handing one season's league title to Manchester City."
An enraged Manchester United fan was interviewed outside the stadium.