Manchester City star Rodri faces police inquiry over drone complaints
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is facing a police inquiry after neighbours complained the player was flying a drone outside their apartment windows.
Residents in the apartment complex contacted Greater Manchester Police, claiming the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner was invading their privacy with the device.
Footage circulated on social media appears to show the Spain international operating a drone near the high-rise properties.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they are looking into the matter following the residents’ concerns.
“We have received a complaint and officers are making enquiries.”
Residents express privacy concerns
Neighbours allege the drone has repeatedly flown close to their windows, causing distress and fears that they are being observed in their own homes.
One affected resident described the unsettling experience of seeing the device hovering a metre away while watching television.
“My wife is very unnerved by it.”
“One of the benefits of living so high up is that you’re not overlooked by anyone, but now we are being plagued by Rodri and his drone.”
Another local reported seeing a green flashing light outside their window before watching the device return to the midfielder’s penthouse patio.
FA disciplinary action and injury issues
This off-field controversy follows closely on the heels of a disciplinary sanction handed down to the former Atletico Madrid star earlier this week.
On Monday, the Football Association fined the City anchor £80,000 and issued a formal warning regarding his future conduct.
The punishment related to an explosive post-match interview following City’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in February, where he accused referee Rob Jones of lacking neutrality.
The player subsequently issued a written apology to the FA, acknowledging that his comments fell below professional standards.
On the pitch, the Spanish talisman is attempting to put a frustrating, injury-hit period behind him as the current campaign reaches its crucial final stages.
After a serious knee injury heavily disrupted his previous season, he has managed 24 appearances this year despite ongoing groin and hamstring issues.
