Rodri Faces Back Surgery Days After Lifting the World Cup

Four days after captaining Spain to a 1–0 World Cup final win over Argentina and winning the Golden Ball, Rodri needs back surgery. The Athletic reports no timeline for his return. The 30-year-old will miss the start of Manchester City's season under new manager Enzo Maresca. Since his 2024 Ballon d'Or, Rodri has managed only 17 Premier League starts.