Rodri just did something that most athletes only dream about. After rupturing his ACL and sustaining meniscus damage against Arsenal in September 2024, the Spanish midfielder spent over nine months grinding through rehabilitation, returned to Manchester City’s squad in May 2025, and then showed up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking like he’d never left. He completed 62 line-breaking passes in the final third during the tournament, tying a record set by Toni Kroos back in 2014.
The fan token economy that’s quietly humming
Manchester City launched its $CITY fan token on the Chiliz platform back in 2021. The token gives holders a say in certain club decisions and access to exclusive perks, functioning as a bridge between supporter enthusiasm and blockchain utility.
No Rodri-branded token or NFT exists. Let’s be clear about that.
FIFA goes full crypto at the 2026 World Cup
