Arabi moved from 11th to eighth in the table with a crucial win over Ahli. Rodri Sanchez netted a brace (33rd and 45th minutes), while Hassan Alaaeddin (29th minute) and Ahmed Alaaeddin (90+3 ...

Rodri's Ballon d'Or win was a notable result for the player himself, and for Manchester City, but it also meant a lot to Claude Makelele. Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Makelele was arguably ...

Rodri's reputation has been enhanced in his absence from the pitch this season, yet Nico Gonzalez produced an encouraging home debut at the weekend and surely keeps his place against the team he ...

7=) Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) Finished third in Ballon d’Or voting last year but was not at the ceremony after Real Madrid’s unhinged reaction to Rodri winning it. He deserves it after his ...

With De Bruyne likely to be taken off City's wage bill, there is scope to suggest that talks should commence with Rodri about extending his contract and improving his salary. Without the Ballon d ...

Man City have been forced to adapt this season after being without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri for the majority of the campaign due to an injury, and that led to Pep Guardiola scouring European ...