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.

Manchester City have reportedly been dealt a blow in their search for a new defensive midfielder as they look to replace Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. Man City *finally* returned to winning ways on ...

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 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo poses with an award, during the Globe Soccer Awards 2025, in Dubai, UAE ...

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 ...