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Rodri Joins Zidane in Elite Club After Winning World Cup, Euro, UCL, and Ballon d'Or
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Rodri Joins Zidane in Elite Club After Winning World Cup, Euro, UCL, and Ballon d'Or

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rodri has become the second player in history to win the World Cup, European Championship, Champions League, and Ballon d'Or.
  • He joins Zinedine Zidane as the only other player to achieve this remarkable feat.
  • Spain secured their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final.

Rodri has achieved a historic milestone in football, becoming only the second player ever to win the World Cup, the European Championship, the Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or. This incredible accomplishment places him in an elite group alongside football legend Zinedine Zidane.

The Spanish midfielder was instrumental in his country's triumph at the 2026 World Cup. Spain clinched their second World Cup title after a hard-fought victory over defending champions Argentina in the final. The decisive goal came in the second half of extra time, scored by Ferran Torres of Barcelona, securing a 1-0 win for 'La Roja'.

This latest triumph adds to Rodri's already glittering career achievements. His success with Spain at the international level, combined with his club success at Real Madrid and his individual accolades, cements his place among the game's all-time greats. The Ballon d'Or, awarded for the world's best player, further underscores his individual brilliance and consistent impact on the sport.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.