From £86m Prodigy to Timeless Cult Icon: Unraveling the Untold Journeys of World Cup Legends’ Shocking Summer Transfers
A treble in Canada’s 6-0 World Cup thrashing of Qatar reminded everyone of his talent – no player had scored a World Cup hat-trick on home soil since Geoff Hurst in 1966. Impressed, Atletico Madrid offered him a shot at redemption, albeit on a season-long loan.
Rodri – Barcelona, £65m
If there were any doubts whether Rodri should still be considered the greatest midfielder on Earth going into the World Cup, he’d silenced them by the end of the tournament.
Spain’s captain, shirt always tucked in, led his team to a first World Cup since 2010, while also scooping the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. The latter was fully deserved, and the numbers prove it.
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