Tebas Backs Rodri for 2026 Ballon d'Or Award
La Liga President Javier Tebas has publicly endorsed Rodri, the midfielder for Barcelona, as the deserving winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Tebas highlighted Rodri's performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he captained Spain to victory and was named the tournament's best player, despite missing a significant portion of the club season due to injury.
Rodri previously won the Ballon d'Or in 2024 while playing for Manchester City before transferring to Barcelona, ending a seven-year career in English football. The 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or will be presented in London on October 26, 2026, with the consideration period for nominees closing on July 31, 2026.
Tebas noted that while Rodri's new teammate Lamine Yamal is also a contender for the award, he remains firmly in support of Rodri. The list of nominees will be announced on September 8, 2026.
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