Rodri's neighbours call police on Man City star after incident that 'invaded their privacy'
The neighbours of Manchester City midfielder Rodri have reportedly complained to police over his alleged drone-flying antics.
Rodri, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, lives in the city centre in a plush penthouse apartment and recently a viral TikTok video saw a woman complain that a man who resembled him was flying a drone opposite her apartment.
Footage was shared of an individual operating a drone through a controller on what appeared to be a balcony in the CitySuites complex.
Following up, The Sun have now published a report claiming that a host of tenants have been left angry by Rodri's alleged antics and requested their concierge speak to the staff who run the block where Rodri lives in Salford, Greater Manchester.
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It's said some residents fear their privacy has been invaded and complaints were lodged in the building WhatsApp group.
“I live with my partner on a high floor and the last thing you expect to see when you’re watching telly is a drone a metre outside the window," one tenant told The Sun.
“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.”
With concerns that about the regulations regarding the drone and any filming which takes place, the police have been contacted and are set to speak to the Spain international.
In a statement given to The Sun, Greater Manchester Police said they "received a complaint and officers are making enquiries".
SPORTbible has contacted Manchester City for comment.
To be able to operate most drones, a user must pass an online theory test with CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) and there are different forms of ID required depending on the device.
There are also a number of restrictions on where the drones can be flown and the distances from people.
Rodri avoids ban for his controversial comments
Rodri recently hit headlines for comments he made about Premier League officials following a 2-2 draw with Spurs.
In a post-match interview, he said that referees “have to be neutral” as he discussed decisions which went against City - specifically a Spurs goal standing despite Dominic Solanke appearing to foul Marc Guehi.
He was charged by the FA for "making comments that imply bias and/or question the integrity of a match official”.
The former Atletico Madrid was fined £80,000 for his remarks - but avoided a suspension and increased fine due to his cooperation and acceptance of wrongdoing.
In a statement, Rodri issued an apology for his "poorly chosen" comments, which he claimed "did not intend to imply bias".
"I would like to apologise again for the comments I made during my post-match interview following the fixture against Tottenham Hotspur on 1 February 2026," the 29-year-old said.
"I fully accept that my words, as expressed, were inappropriate and fell below the standard expected of me as a professional player. I wish to make clear that I did not intend to imply bias or question the integrity of the match officials. I have always had, and continue to have, great respect for referees and the difficult job they undertake in a fast-moving and highly pressured environment.
"My comments were made in a moment of frustration after a disappointing result. Upon reflection, I recognise that the words I used were poorly chosen and capable of being interpreted in a way that I did not intend."
Josh Lawless