B2153 words0:56Story British AccentPublished Jul 22, 2026 · Updated Jul 22, 2026

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In September 2024, Rodri suffered a major setback when he tore his ACL.

He missed almost nine months, but new problems kept pulling him back out.

He later admitted that this difficult period had been terrible for him.

The best player in the world could barely play the game he loved.

By the 2026 World Cup, Rodri was finally himself again.

He became the engine of a team that seemed completely unstoppable.

Spain beat Belgium in the quarterfinal, France 2-0 in the semifinal, and Argentina 1-0 in the final.

From the center of the field, Rodri controlled every single match with ease.

After the final, Rodri was named the tournament's best player.

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He also won the Golden Ball for his outstanding performances.

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Eighteen months earlier, he had been on crutches, wondering if his body would let him play his game again.

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Quiet, patient, and endlessly professional, the professor had finally written his masterpiece.

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Rodri: From Crutches to the Golden Ball