{
  "id": 1555728,
  "title": "LaLiga: Why I snubbed Real Madrid for Barcelona – Rodri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/laliga-why-i-snubbed-real-madrid-for-barcelona-rodri",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T20:12:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/laliga-why-i-snubbed-real-madrid-for-barcelona-rodri/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Spain midfielder, Rodri, has explained why he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid. Rodri on Monday, flew into Barcelona ahead of finalising his £65.4m move from Manchester City. The 32-year-old had been heavily linked with Real Madrid and even spoke with senior officials from Los Blancos. But he will now play for Madrid’s biggest LaLiga rivals. […] LaLiga: Why I snubbed Real Madrid for Barcelona –…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}