More relaxed, already in the process of recovery after undergoing surgery a couple of months ago, Rodri spoke to AS to toast to the best year of his career and outline his return to the field.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited the debate over this year’s Ballon d’Or by branding Rodri’s victory “unfair”. Ronaldo left Real way back in 2018 but is still siding with the Spanish giants.

He made a strong statement about French soccer while also asserting that Vinicius Junior should've won the Ballon d'Or instead of Rodri. The Ballon d'Or was a controversial award ceremony with ...

Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards on Friday, Ronaldo said Vinícius deserved the prize over Manchester City's Rodri. Vinícius and his Madrid teammates boycotted the ceremony in Paris hosted by ...

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri sparked widespread debate after being awarded the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The selection, made by journalists from France Football, has been met with criticism, ...

Every day of the week and twice on Sunday. The main position in need of immediate attention is defensive midfield, where a replacement for Rodri - quite possibly out for the season - is crucial.

Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Friday, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner openly criticised the decision to crown Manchester City’s Rodri as the year’s top player.

Rodri took the top prize after an imperious season with Manchester City and Spain in 2023/24 and Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony in Paris to protest Vinicius Junior being beaten into second place.

In the best player category, in addition to Vinicius and Rodri, the more than 100 million votes cast by fans around the world have resulted in 16 other finalists. Among them are five Real Madrid ...

The coveted award went to Manchester City talisman Rodri, instead, which led to Los Blancos' disappointment and anger. Ahead of the award ceremony, the club learned that Vinicius Jr would not be ...

The two men who have generally filled that role since Rodri was injured, Ilkay Gundogan and Mateo Kovacic, were both taken off. Each had been unable to deal with Youri Tielemans, to prevent him ...

Rodri was primed, ready to succeed Fernandinho ... notable for hundreds of fans donning orange hats and carrying orange banners to the County Ground in a protest by The Spirit of ‘69 group ...