Rodri returns from 'hell' to drive Spain to World Cup glory

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, July 19 : Spain's midfield rock Rodri hopes younger generations can learn from his experience in overcoming adversity after he won the World Cup on Sunday to complete his collection of the game's major prizes less than two years after rupturing his knee ligaments. The 30-year-old was named the tournament's best player and joined greats Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller and Zinedine Zidane as the only men to win the World Cup and European Championship at international level, the European Cup/Champions League with his club, and the Ballon d'Or.His achievement was all the more remarkable for the fact that he arrived at the tournament still looking for the dominant form that brought him football's most prestigious individual award in 2024 after helping Spain win the E