George Weah, former Manchester City striker and 1995 Ballon d’Or winner, presented the prestigious award to Rodri during a grand ceremony at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris.
The Ballon d’Or recognizes Rodri’s outstanding performance last season, where he outshone top contenders like Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr., and his Spanish compatriot Dani Carvajal.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Rodri will showcase his Ballon d’Or trophy on the pitch ahead of Saturday’s match against Tottenham, allowing fans to celebrate his remarkable achievement.
To mark the occasion, the club is offering free Rodri shirt printing at the Arndale CityStores and Etihad Stadium throughout the weekend.
DID YOU KNOW?
This will mark Rodri’s first return to the Etihad since undergoing surgery for an ACL injury sustained in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in September.
While he was recovering in Spain, Guardiola’s team faced a challenging period, enduring a historic run of four consecutive losses.
The defending champions suffered defeats to Sporting CP in the Champions League and to both Bournemouth and Brighton in the Premier League.
