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Manchester City midfielder, Rodri has insisted he has lost ‘respect’ for Spanish club,  Real Madrid for snubbing the Ballon d’Or ceremony.     The Spanish superstar was crowned the best player in the world at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in October in a move that shocked some football lovers as it was expected Real Madrid star Vinicius Jnr would win the accolade.   …

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, who collected the Ballon d’Or at a glamorous ceremony in Paris last month, has revealed who he believes is the true GOAT of the game.  Rodri, who is recovering from knee surgery, spoke during an interview with Spanish TV program El Hormiguero on Wednesday, Nov. 20.  Reflecting on the debate over who is the greatest player …

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says “If they [Real Madrid] want to go, it’s fine; if they don’t, it’s fine as well” – after Real were absent from the Ballon d’Or ceremony following rumours their forward Vinicius Jr had not won the award. Guardiola added that Rodri, who won the men’s award, “perfectly represents City, but also Spanish football and …

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has won the men’s Ballon d’Or – awarded to the best footballer of the year – for the first time. The 28-year-old, who lost just one game last season for club and country, was awarded the prize in Paris after helping Spain win Euro 2024 in July. He also won the Premier League, Uefa …

Real Madrid might make a January move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool look at extending two deals, and Paul Pogba is set for a fresh start away from Juventus. Real Madrid had planned to sign England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 25, on a free transfer next summer when his contract with Liverpool expires, but might move for him in January after Spain …

Mateo Kovacic found his scoring boots to get Manchester City back to winning ways, as boss Pep Guardiola joked it was a “copy and paste” job of Rodri. Rodri, City’s key defensive midfielder, is basically irreplaceable. But since his season-ending ACL injury, Kovacic and Ilkay Gundogan are playing as a double pivot. Such is City’s style of play that both …