Rodri 2025-26
In 2024, Rodri won the Ballon d'Or — and few argued. The Manchester City midfielder had been the heartbeat of one of the greatest club sides in history, and his performances in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph were simply sublime. Then came the ACL injury that robbed him of much of 2024-25. Now, with the World Cup approaching, Rodri's return to full fitness is one of the most important storylines in world football — for City, for Spain, for everyone.
The Rodri Story
Ballon d'Or 2024: The Most Deserving Winner in Years
When Rodri lifted the 2024 Ballon d'Or, it was met with near-universal acclaim — a rare consensus in a sport notorious for its debates. His case was overwhelming. He had been the controlling force behind Manchester City's greatest era, a four-time Premier League winner whose influence extended far beyond interceptions and tackles. His passing range, positional intelligence and ability to slow or accelerate play made him the closest modern analogue to the great holding midfielders of the previous generation. At Euro 2024, he was Spain's best player in their triumphant campaign. The Ballon d'Or was simply confirmation of what the football world already knew.
The ACL Injury: A Race Against Time for the World Cup
Rodri's ACL injury in late 2024 sent shockwaves through both Manchester City and the Spanish national team. City's form without him collapsed dramatically, underlining just how central he is to Guardiola's system. The race to return for the 2026 World Cup — held in the United States, Canada and Mexico — became one of the most-watched rehabilitation stories in football. His return to fitness in 2025-26 is being monitored by fans across two continents. Spain without Rodri is a different, lesser team. Spain with him — even at 80% — is among the tournament favourites.
Rodri and City: The Perfect Partnership
Pep Guardiola has managed some of the greatest midfielders who have ever lived. He coached Xavi and Andres Iniesta at Barcelona. He had Sergio Busquets in his prime. At City he worked with David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne. Yet Rodri stands apart for how completely he embodies Guardiola's footballing philosophy — control, press-resistance, structure, verticality. The pair have forged one of the most successful manager-player relationships in football history. In 2025-26, with Rodri returning, City dare to believe they can challenge again.
Rodri Highlights
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Ultimate Man City Teammate?! 😮💨 Haaland, Doku, Rodri, Khusanov
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Rodri the Sherlock, a freak vs Real Madrid
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Anthony Gordon’s lightning wing play 😮💨
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Madueke Celebrates With Arsenal Fans 🎶
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1-Minute Match | Spain 5-1 Denmark | 1986 Round of 16
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Beautiful Arsenal Play Breakdown 👏
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How Pep Guardiola Revolutionised The Premier League
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The Best Goals Of The 2025/26 Premier League Season | Part 1
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Best of Uncut w/ Bruno Fernandes, Thiaw, Schade & Gomez
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Pep Guardiola's Passion Will Be Hard To Match ✨
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Every Single Mohamed Salah Premier League Goal!
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Mo Salah's Emotional Final Day As A Liverpool Player 🇪🇬 👑
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FULL MATCH: Japan v Spain | 2022 FIFA World Cup
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2025/26 Premier League Season Review
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How Arsenal Won The Premier League 🏆
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The Last Salah Goal At Anfield 🥹
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Analysis & Opinion
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Rodri played hurt to win the FA Cup, but his time at City might be over
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Why Rodri and Bernardo Silva present massive medical risks
1 week, 3 days agoArsenal should be terrified after what Rodri just said at Wembley
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Barcelona confirm Olivia Rodrigo for El Clasico kit
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City's title hopes rest entirely on Rodri's fitness against Everton
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Rodri is out and Man City's Wembley mission just got much harder
1 month ago
Man City title charge hit as Rodri and Dias ruled out for Burnley trip
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Rodri injury scare clouds Man City title surge after Arsenal victory
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Rodri injury scare puts Manchester City’s title charge in jeopardy
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James Rodriguez health rumors won't stop a summer transfer scramble
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Rodri fires clear Premier League title warning to Arsenal after Carabao Cup success
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Rodri reveals the Arsenal weakness Man City ‘detected’ and sends title race warning
Man City latest: Wembley success sent Arsenal a Premier League warning - Rodri
Rodri v Zubimendi - the battle for a Spain spot
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Man City midfielder Rodri talks up Real Madrid transfer
‘Pushed to the limit’ – Rodri opens door to Real Madrid with shock transfer statement
Rodri has as good as issued a come-and-get-me plea to Real Madrid as the Man City star says he’s been …
Rodri drops Man City bombshell by opening door to stunning Real Madrid transfer
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world and the Spain international …
Rodri drops transfer bombshell as Man City star opens door to Real Madrid move
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Rodri issues bombshell come-and-get-me plea to Real Madrid as ‘weakness’ at Man City revealed
Man City latest: Club want Rodri to stay and sign new deal
'Cannot turn down best clubs in the world' - Rodri comments on Real Madrid links
Rodri open to Real Madrid move despite Atletico past
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Man City star's agent launches Barcelona transfer talks days after Rodri bombshell
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Man City star Rodri furiously U-turns on Real Madrid transfer comments
Rodri made headlines earlier this week by opening the door to a transfer to Real Madrid as he approaches the …
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Thierry Henry makes Arsenal and Rodri comparison as Mikel Arteta sent clear message
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Soccer star James Rodriguez rushed to the hospital following World Cup warmup clash with France
On Thursday, the Colombian Football Federation released a statement confirming the former Real Madrid star had spent 72 in the …
Soccer star James Rodriguez rushed to the hospital following World Cup warm-up clash with France
On Thursday, the Colombian Football Federation released a statement confirming the former Real Madrid star had spent 72 in the …