Also known as: Spain captain Rodri
Rodri — Barcelona midfielder, appears in 2026 La Liga and Spain Nations League coverage.
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Joy Online
… Rodri also made his debut for Barcelona following his £65m move from Manchester City as a second-half substitute. …
Barcelona comfortably beat Athletic as Rodri makes debutThe Ghanaian Times
… Enzo Maresca’s side moved to sign Bouaddi after selling central midfielders Rodri to Barcelona in a £65m deal and Tijjani Reinders to Al-Qadsiah for £52m. …
Baleba, Bouaddi complete Man Utd, City movesJoy Online
… There have also been four major midfield departures, with Tijjani Reijnders sold to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah for £52m, while Barcelona have signed Rodri for £65m, Newcastle have agreed a £52m deal to sign Nico Gonzalez and Bernardo Silva departed earlier in the summer before …
Man City to make offer for £120m-rated Enzo FernandezDaily Guide
… City have made central midfield a priority following the departures of Rodri to Barcelona for £65m and Tijjani Reijnders to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah for £52m. …
Man City Agree £85.6m Deal For Lille Midfielder BouaddiJoy Online
… A 10-match ban for experienced central midfielder Paredes and seven matches for Molina, who seemed to punch man of the match Rodri as he ran to celebrate Spain’s success. …
Argentina’s Paredes banned for 10 gamesDaily Guide
… Barca also completed the signing of Cancelo’s former team-mate Rodri this week after agreeing to pay City about £65m for the Spain midfielder. …
Cancelo Makes ‘Dream’ Barca Move After Al-Hilal ExitJoy Online
… However, with Spain midfielder Rodri moving from Manchester City to Barcelona, following on from Anthony Gordon’s move from Newcastle to the Spanish giants, Masters was asked if he had any concerns about the Premier League still being the desired destination for players. …
Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup planDaily Guide
… City are keen to complete the deal this week as they prepare for the departure of Spain captain Rodri, who is set to join Barcelona in a £65 million transfer on a four-year contract. …
Manchester City Advance Talks For Morocco’s Ayyoub BouaddiJoy Online
… The England defender was made chosen by City teammates to be captain for the 2024-25 season, with four vice-captains – Kevin de Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Rodri and Bernardo Silva. …
Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentaryJoy Online
… The Premier League side want to conclude the transfer this week after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. …
Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want FernandezBarcelona scored seven goals to beat Real Betis in a high-scoring La Liga match, with Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo finding the net. Barcelona stayed five points clear at the top of the table.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Barcelona scored seven goals to beat Real Betis in a high-scoring La Liga match, with Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo finding the net. Barcelona stayed five points clear at the top of the table.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spain maintained their perfect Nations League start with a 4-1 win over Czech Republic in Oviedo, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Mikel Merino, and an own goal or deflection, while Jiri Slama scored for the visitors. Spain extended their winning run to 10 matches and top Group A3 with nine points from three matches.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in a Nations League match in Andalusia, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal scoring two goals and assisting another in the team's first home game since winning the World Cup.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
According to GiveMeSport's latest Ballon d'Or Power Rankings, Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal sits atop the list ahead of Harry Kane, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi, with the 2026 World Cup playing a major role in shaping the race.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lamine Yamal scored two goals and assisted another as world champions Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in their first home game since winning the World Cup, extending their unbeaten run to 40 matches.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
England lost 3-2 to Spain at Wembley, with errors by Manchester City players Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly contributing to Spain's goals. The match came a day after City were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules, prompting speculation from pundits whether the verdict distracted City players in England's squad.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated Racing Santander 7-2 to secure their seventh consecutive win to start a season, a first in the club's history. Raphinha scored a hat-trick including two penalties, while João Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus, and Lamine Yamal also scored as Barcelona re-established a three-point lead over Real Madrid in LaLiga.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City's new captain Ruben Dias says the club's summer signings are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is embracing new manager Enzo Maresca's ideas. City spent a Premier League record £458m in the transfer window on players including Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, though they lost key players including 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona midfielder Rodri apologised to Valencia's squad after television footage appeared to show him describing them as "very weak" following Barcelona's 5-0 win against Valencia on Sunday. Rodri said the comment was an expression of surprise made in a private conversation and that he did not intend to mock Valencia or be disrespectful.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona sporting director Deco explained that Anthony Gordon's playing style aligns better with coach Hansi Flick's tactics than Marcus Rashford's, though Rashford scored 14 goals during his loan spell last season. Gordon joined Barcelona from Newcastle for more than 80m euros, while Rashford returned to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to exercise their £30.3m purchase option.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thierry Henry has backed Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane, citing Mbappé's 25 goals in LaLiga and 15 in the Champions League last season. He also named Bayern Munich's Michael Olise as a strong candidate, ahead of Kane despite Kane's 36 Bundesliga goals.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi are among 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or. Mane was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and helped Al Nassr win the league title, while Hakimi has impressed at Paris Saint-Germain and could become the first Moroccan to win the award.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time, citing his record 22 World Cup goals and his move to the club he describes as "the best in the world."
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated bottom-placed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with Fermin Lopez starring and Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri also scoring. The win moves Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Real Betis.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona have signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a three-year contract. British media reported the deal was worth about £8.6 million ($11.5 million), making Jesus Barcelona's sixth signing of the transfer window.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record that takes City's spending to a Premier League-record £458m this window. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for £107m, had requested to leave after becoming unsettled at Stamford Bridge.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6m (10m euros). Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and scored 32 goals in 123 appearances, had fallen down the pecking order due to injury and competition from other forwards.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have agreed to pay £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, matching a British transfer record. Fernandez will undergo a medical before signing a long-term deal with City, reuniting him with manager Enzo Maresca.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have opened negotiations with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with Chelsea demanding a minimum of £120m. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, is keen on the move, and personal terms are not an issue if the clubs can agree on a fee.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona are closing in on a transfer for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, valued at £8.6m, with the deal expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline. The 29-year-old Brazil international is set to travel for a medical on Monday.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona won 2–0 at home against Athletic Club with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, extending their unbeaten La Liga start. Rodri made his debut for Barcelona as a second-half substitute following his £65m transfer from Manchester City.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), while Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi on a five-year contract for £81.4m upfront plus £4.2m in add-ons.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City are expected to make an offer for Chelsea's Argentina international Enzo Fernandez, with the club setting an unofficial £120m minimum fee. The 25-year-old has been identified as a priority target by manager Enzo Maresca following several high-profile midfield departures.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle worth €100m (£85.6m) to sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Lille to receive an initial £81.4m plus £4.2m in add-ons. The deal comes after City's midfield departures and follows their £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match ban from FIFA's disciplinary committee for on-field clashes after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Teammate Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension, and the Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000 for breaches including team misconduct and discriminatory chants.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona permanently after his Al-Hilal contract was mutually terminated, signing a three-year deal as a free agent. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barca, helping them win La Liga, and this marks his first permanent move to the club after two previous loan spells.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have opened advanced negotiations with Lille for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at around €100 million (£85.6m), as they prepare for Spain captain Rodri's departure to Barcelona. The 18-year-old has made 88 appearances for Lille and featured prominently for Morocco at this summer's World Cup.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A new Amazon Prime documentary captures Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola telling his players he was "incredibly sad" about captain Kyle Walker's request to leave the club. Walker joined AC Milan on loan in January 2025 after asking Guardiola for a fresh challenge.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for 100m euros (£85.6m) this week after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. The Premier League club also remain interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →