For instance, Manchester City star Rodri was awarded last year's Ballon d'Or after a whirlwind season, in which he clinched a Premier League title and a European Championship with Spain.

Manchester City star and Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has returned to training with the club after missing almost all of the season through injury. It was anticipated that the Spain international ...

Rodri has been captured for the first time in Manchester City training since recovering from an ACL injury sustained last September. The Spain international has spent the last seven months ...

With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's duopoly well and truly over - neither was nominated for the Ballon d'Or last year - opportunity beckons. Rodri took full advantage in 2024. Who will do ...

favoring midfielder Rodri, who came first on the list.” For the second year running, the women’s version of the main Ballon d’Or award went to 26-year-old Aitana Bonmatí, who won the last ...

Barcelona midfielder, Pedri has admitted that he dreams of winning the Ballon d’Or in the near future. The Spaniard said that Manchester City’s Rodri winning the coveted award in 2024 showed ...

“Ever since Rodri won it, it’s become clear that a player who controls the midfield and dictates the tempo of a match can win the Ballon d’Or. I was really happy he won it — not just because of the ...

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has admitted that he dreams of winning the Ballon d'Or. The Spaniard stated that Rodri winning the coveted award in 2024 showed that midfielders who control matches can ...

This 2024/2025 season has been unpredictable in terms of fans knowing which player should be crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner ... especially after Rodri won it last season for being pivotal ...

Speaking to the media, in quotes gathered by journalist Fabrizio Romano, Pedri admitted: “Since Rodri won the Ballon d’Or, it has become clear that a player who controls the midfield and dictates the ...

The Ballon d’Or caused plenty of controversy last year, with Rodri pipping Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to the post, and once again there’s a large contingent of stars playing their way ...