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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Rodri of Manchester City appears dejected following the team's 1-1 draw in the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on May 19, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
Getty Images In a World Cup dominated by superstars, Rodri arguably shone brighter than anyone else. Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, among many other household names, caught the eye at this summer’s tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico, yet it was the Spanish midfielder that got his hands on the trophy at the end of it.
Rodri enjoyed an exceptional World Cup campaign. He was the controlling influence at the base of Spain’s midfield, giving his team a foothold in every match it played. This was certainly the case against France in the semi-final and Argentina in the final when neither side was able to…
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