Rodri, Bonmatí Win Prestigious Ballon d'Or Awards; Hayes Named Women’s Coach of the Year

Spanish midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d'Or for men’s players, and Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí was the women’s winner.

Barcelona's Spansih midfielder Aitana Bonmati (L) and Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri pose with their Ballon d'Or award during the 2024 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 28, 2024. Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images

Spanish midfielder Rodri has become the most decorated soccer player in the world.

He helped Manchester City win its record fourth consecutive English Premier League title. He led Spain to the Euro 2024 championship. Now, he’s been named the winner of the Ballon d'Or 2024 for men’s players, which goes to the game’s top player globally.