After losing to Spain, England lost two consecutive European Championship finals. Unable to accept defeat, Bellingham became furious and kicked the tank away. Rodri's election as the best player of the European Championship means that the race for the Ballon d'Or has changed again.
After Brazil stopped in the quarterfinals of the Copa America and France stopped in the semifinals of the European Cup, Vinicius and Mbappe basically withdrew from the competition for the Ballon d'Or, which allowed Bellingham, who won the Champions League, to take the initiative.
Although Bellingham's performances at this European Championship were not as impressive as his debut season at Real Madrid, he still played a key role in key moments. In the opening game against Serbia, Bellingham scored the only goal.
Against Slovakia in the round of 16, Bellingham scored a late goal to send the game to extra-time, and the goal is expected to be the best goal of the tournament.
The final against Spain will also be a Ballon d'Or battle between Bellingham and Rodri. Although not as eye-catching as Bellingham, if Spain can win the championship, as the dual core of Manchester City and the Spain national team, Rodri does have the capital to compete.
It is worth mentioning that among the 18 gentlemen, only 7 played in the finals of the European Cup and the Copa America. In addition to the five English players, only Rodri of Spain and Lautaro of Argentina. It is widely believed in the media that the Ballon d'Or will be won between Bellingham, Rodri and Messi.
In the history of the European Championship, 10 players won the Champions League and the European Championship in the same year, but only Cristiano Ronaldo in 2016 finally won the Ballon d'Or. However, Van Basten in 1988 and Summerer in 1996 also won the Ballon d'Or after winning the European Championship.
If Messi can defend the Copa America, then the Ballon d'Or could really turn into a battle between Bellingham, Rodri and Messi.
Failing to win the European Championship and the Ballon d'Or has become hanging in the balance, which may be the reason for Bellingham's kick in the bucket.