Rodri, the talented midfielder from Spain and Manchester City, was awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or on Monday, recognising him as the world's best player. He triumphed over Real Madrid's Brazilian star Vinicius Jr and English prodigy Jude Bellingham to secure the coveted prize.
In the women's category, Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati claimed the award for the second time in her career.