{
  "id": 6577884,
  "title": "Rodri tenders apology for ‘weak’ Valencia comment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/rodri-tenders-apology-for-weak-valencia-comment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T09:38:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/rodri-tenders-apology-for-weak-valencia-comment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona's World Cup-winning captain, Rodri, has apologized for his comments describing Valencia as weak during a recent match. The incident occurred after Rodri's substitution in Barcelona's 5-0 victory over Valencia's Mestalla stadium. Upon being accused of disrespecting the club and La Liga, Rodri revealed that the comment was a result of Valencia's poor performance in the match, not an attempt to undermine the struggling La Liga club. He clarified that his intention was to express surprise, as Valencia's performance was disappointing, and he wanted to convey his support for their return to the top of the league. The former Manchester City midfielder emphasized that his comment was made during a private conversation and that things can often be taken out of context. Rodri expressed his sincere apologies to Valencia and its players, stating that he does not intend to take a difficult moment out of context and that Valencia is one of the best clubs in the competition. Valencia, who have won La Liga twice in three seasons between 2022 and 2024, have been struggling since and are currently winless in four matches, sitting at the bottom of the league with just one point.",
  "summary": "Barcelona new signing, Rodri, has tendered his apology for describing Valencia as weak in the wake of fans and media furor in the Spanish La Liga. The World Cup winning captain made the comments during his team Barcelona’s 5-0 win at Valencia’s Mestalla stadium. Following his substitution in the match, Rodri was caught on camera […]",
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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."
}