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‘Incredible night for me’

Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri elated to win prestigious Golden Ball over other big names; Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati named world’s best female footballer for second year in a row

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Manchester City’s Rodri receives the Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday night. Pic/AFP

Manchester City’s Rodri receives the Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday night. Pic/AFP

Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmati won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player.

Rodri, 28, on Monday won the prestigious award for the first time after helping Manchester City win the Premier League and being a key player in Spain’s European Championship triumph. He succeeded eight-time winner Lionel Messi of Argentina.

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