# Ryanair taunts Argentina after Rodri spotted on budget flight

2026-08-15T02:21:39+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Ballon d'Or winner Rodri was photographed boarding a Ryanair flight from Madrid to Liverpool after Spain's World Cup triumph, wearing a cap and sunglasses but betrayed by his personalised suitcase. The airline's social media account tagged Argentina with the line “We only fly winners,” referencing Spain's recent international success over the rival nation. Eyewitnesses said the Manchester City midfielder remained relaxed, accepting a World Cup sticker from a family and fist-bumping children. Rodri missed Sunday's Community Shield and is returning from minor back surgery, with his comeback timeline unclear.

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/ryanair-brutally-mocks-argentina-after-world-cup-winner-rodri-spotted-on-ultra-low-budget-flight/articleshow/133251743.cms>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/watch-world-cup-golden-ball-winner-rodri-shocks-passengers-by-boarding-ultra-budget-ryanair-flight-to-liverpool/articleshow/133251506.cms>

Tags: Argentina, Ballon d'Or, Manchester City, Rodri, Ryanair, Spain
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