Barça Players Win Ballon d'Or for Rivals

Historical examples include Ronaldo Nazário, who won his first Ballon d'Or in 1997 after his standout season at Barça, but transferred to Inter that summer. Similarly, Luis Figo won the 2000 Ballon d'Or with Real Madrid after leaving Barcelona, adding insult to injury for Blaugrana fans.

Now, Rodrigo Hernández could follow this pattern if he wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or, having been instrumental in his national team's World Cup victory. His current club would then benefit from having the world's best player, mirroring previous scenarios where Barcelona developed talent that brought recognition elsewhere. hilogame.news