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Rodri Captains Spain, Sets Pass Record, Faces 2027 Contract Talks

7/18/2026

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Rodri will captain Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday.
He logged 655 passes, a record, and covered more ground than any player.
FIFA data show he was the last player to press nine times in a chain, one more than Elliot Anderson.
His Manchester City contract ends summer 2027, prompting the club to plan renegotiation as Real Madrid and Barcelona are not pursuing him.

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Rodri will captain Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday.
He logged 655 passes, a record, and covered more ground than any player.
FIFA data show he was the last player to press nine times in a chain, one more than Elliot Anderson.
His Manchester City contract ends summer 2027, prompting the club to plan renegotiation as Real Madrid and Barcelona are not pursuing him.