LaLiga president Javier Tebas says Barcelona midfielder Rodri is the frontrunner to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Both outlets report that Tebas argues Rodri’s performances at the 2026 World Cup strengthen his case and support the view that he should receive the award again.
The reporting also places Tebas’s comments in the context of Rodri’s prior Ballon d’Or win. One source notes that Rodri won in 2024, ahead of Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior. The two articles largely align on the substance of Tebas’s claim—his endorsement of Rodri and the World Cup as a key reference point—without presenting competing candidates or additional counter-arguments.
