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MENA Newswire News Desk: Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernandez has been crowned the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, an award recognizing him as the best player in world football this year. This is the first time the 28-year-old has received the prestigious accolade, awarded annually to honor exceptional performance and contribution to the sport. Rodri’s achievement follows a stellar season, where he played a pivotal role in Manchester City’s dominant Premier League campaign. His tactical vision, versatility, and defensive prowess were integral to the club’s success. In addition, Rodri was crucial to Spain’s victory in the European Championship, providing critical support in midfield and securing Spain’s position among…

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The FIFA Congress, convening in Bangkok this week, is poised to select the host for the 2027 Women’s World Cup from a narrowed field of two contenders, as reported by the Associated Press on Thursday. Late last month, a joint bid from the United States and Mexico was withdrawn, and South Africa had already pulled out of the running in November. This leaves two remaining bids for Friday’s decisive vote: a collaborative proposal from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, and a standalone bid from Brazil. This marks the first occasion where all 211 FIFA member associations will have a say in determining the host nation…

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