Ballon d’Or 2026: Javier Tebas believes Rodri could win a second award.
Javier Tebas has placed Rodri as a leading contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, following a particularly noteworthy performance at the World Cup with Spain. The president of LaLiga believes that the FC Barcelona midfielder has all the qualities to have his name added to the list of winners for a second time.
The president of LaLiga, Javier Tebas, believes that FC Barcelona midfielder Rodri is the leading candidate for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. According to the Spanish executive, the midfielder’s performance during the 2026 World Cup, which was won by Spain, strongly supports his claim.
In 2024, Rodri had already won the prestigious award, beating out Vinicius Junior, who was then considered the favorite and a key player for Real Madrid. Javier Tebas now believes that the Spanish international could win a second Ballon d’Or at the ceremony planned for next month. This distinction would once again confirm Rodri’s importance at the highest level.
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