Barça Stars Lose Ballon d'Or After Departure

Historically, Barcelona players have often won the prestigious Ballon d'Or after departing the club. Ronaldo Nazário won his first Ballon d'Or in 1997 after his standout season at Barça, but with Inter Milan. Similarly, Luis Figo claimed the 2000 award after his move to Real Madrid.

Now, Rodrigo Hernández could follow this pattern if he wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or. His exceptional performance during the World Cup, where Spain emerged champions, positions him as a strong contender. Should he win with another club, it would continue Barça's unfortunate trend of seeing their stars honored elsewhere. trojkonferencja2024.pl