La Liga president Javier Tebas has thrown his full support behind Barcelona midfielder Rodri to secure the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The league chief believes the Spaniard’s heroic efforts during the recent World Cup have made him the clear frontrunner for football's most prestigious individual accolade.
Leandro Paredes is reportedly ready to call time on his international career with Argentina following the fallout from a chaotic World Cup final. The experienced midfielder faces a lengthy suspension and admits the landscape has changed significantly following the retirement of talisman Lionel Messi.