Rodri backs De la Fuente for FIFA Coach of the Year award
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has publicly endorsed Luis de la Fuente for the FIFA Coach of the Year award following Spain's 2026 World Cup victory.
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This page brings together football news about Rodri: performances, transfer rumours, official updates, comments and key developments involving the player.
Ferran Torres on the Ballon d'Or: It would be better if a Spaniard wins
PSG forward Ferran Torres shared his thoughts on the Ballon d'Or race, expressing his support for his Spanish compatriots.
Mourinho loses his battle with the Real Madrid dressing room
Despite solid results in La Liga, Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid is struggling to convince fans, with concerns growing over his authority and the team's defensive structure.
Rodri: Barcelona are not Champions League favourites yet
Midfielder Rodri insists that Barcelona must improve their consistency and master decisive moments before they can be considered true Champions League contenders.
Rodri reveals private phone call with Jose Mourinho after rejecting Real Madrid
Rodri confirms he turned down Real Madrid despite a personal approach from Jose Mourinho, choosing to join Barcelona after his time at Manchester City.
Javier Tebas names Rodri as the world's best player following Barcelona transfer
La Liga president Javier Tebas has lauded Rodri as the most in-form player in world football after his high-profile move to Barcelona.
Ranking the 2026 Ballon d'Or contenders: Does Harry Kane have the edge?
An analysis of the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, featuring Harry Kane, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi.
Rodri impresses in Barcelona debut: 60 minutes that shatter the doubts
In his first start for Barcelona, Rodri delivered a flawless performance against Valencia, fueling optimism about his impact on the team.
Courtois hits back at Rodri after Barcelona transfer
Thibaut Courtois has slammed Rodri for choosing Barcelona over Real Madrid, while Jose Mourinho explains why the deal fell through due to the player's indecision.
Joao Cancelo storms down tunnel after Barcelona presentation snub
Joao Cancelo left the Camp Nou tunnel in frustration after his presentation was cancelled due to incomplete registration paperwork from Al-Hilal.
Football was his religion: Rodri's journey from US camp to world champion
An untold story of how Rodri, now a Ballon d'Or winner, obsessively watched the 2010 World Cup final at an American summer camp.
Mourinho on Real Madrid return: Mbappe, Rodri, and the Negreira scent
Jose Mourinho discusses his return to Real Madrid, sharing insights on squad building, Kylian Mbappe's quality, and his stance on refereeing integrity.
Jose Mourinho convinced Vinicius Jr to stay at Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho reveals how he successfully persuaded Vinicius Jr to commit his future to the club.
Fermin Lopez vacates jersey number for Rodri at Barcelona
Barcelona has updated its squad numbers ahead of the new season, with Fermin Lopez freeing up the number 16 for new signing Rodri.
Marca: Rodri chose Barcelona after Real Madrid's hesitation
According to Marca, Rodri Hernandez opted for a move to Barcelona after Real Madrid failed to show full conviction in signing the midfielder.
Enzo Maresca names Man City leaders as Rodri pushes for Barcelona move
Enzo Maresca has identified Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland as current leaders at Manchester City while Rodri seeks a transfer to Barcelona.
Manchester City eye Enzo Fernandez as Rodri nears Barcelona move
Manchester City are targeting Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez to replace Rodri, who is expected to join Barcelona this weekend.
Real Madrid's midfield search continues after Rodri miss
Real Madrid still lack a tempo-controlling midfielder following Toni Kroos' retirement, despite signing Bernardo Silva this summer.
Real Madrid sees no suitable midfield targets on the market
The club believes there are no available players currently capable of strengthening their midfield.
Fermin Lopez discusses Ronald Araujo's Liverpool loan and transfer rumors
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez addressed the departure of Ronald Araujo to Liverpool and commented on speculation surrounding Rodri and Ferran Torres.