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Manchester City's Rodri claims players are 'close' to going on strike over jam-packed soccer calendar
Manchester City's Rodri said players are "close" to going on strike in protest of the crowded soccer calendar, which has increasingly become a point of tension in the sport amid concerns about player welfare.
Man City’s Rodri says top soccer players close to going on strike because there are too many games
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says top soccer players are close to going on strike because of the number of games they are having to play.
Players close to strike action over congested schedule, says Man City's Rodri
Players could be close to strike action over the amount of games they are required to play, Manchester City midfielder Rodri warned on Tuesday on the eve of their Champions League opener against Inter Milan.
Barcelona’s Jules Kounde supports Rodri on player strikes: ‘Nobody pays attention to us’
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde “agreed with everything” said by Manchester City’s Rodri on footballers being “close” to striking over the volume of matches. The mass expansion of the Club World Cup by FIFA — coupled with an increase in Champions League matches in UEFA’s new competition format — has swelled the club calendar.
Man City's Rodri: Players could strike over too many games
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suggested players are "close" to going on strike because of concerns over their increasing workload. The Spain midfielder played 64 games for club and country last season in a campaign which didn't finish until the Euro 2024 final on July 14.
‘It’s madness’ – Barcelona’s Jules Koundé backs Rodri’s calls for player strike over packed calendar
Luke Entwistle reporting from Monaco Manchester City midfielder Rodri (28) evoked the idea of a strike in reaction to the increasingly packed schedule. Barcelona’s Jules Koundé (25) has echoed
Barcelona star echoes Rodri's player strike threat over match schedule
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has indicated he would be open to a player strike unless the season fixture overload is addressed.
Kounde supports player strikes over 'insane' fixture schedule
Barcelona's Jules Kounde was in agreement with Manchester City's Rodri that players could go on strike
Rodri or Rice? Pick your Man City v Arsenal combined XI
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A defensive midfielder winning the Ballon d’Or? Why Rodri’s win would be a historic moment
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Manchester City want Rodri to sign a new contract as soon as possible – this is why
The decision facing him is to sign the new contract at the club where he is happy, essentially committing himself to City and ...
Rodri refuses to hit back at Calhanoglu’s comment on best midfielder
Manchester City star Rodri refuses to hit back at Hakan Calhanoglu, who named himself the best midfielder in the world a few ...
Man City Star Rodri Shares Concerning Response About Players' Thoughts on Expanded Soccer Calendar
Players from top European clubs, such as Manchester City and Real Madrid, are expected to participate in over 60 matches this season.
Real Madrid want Rodri and Alexander-Arnold - Wednesday's gossip
Rodri and Trent Alexander-Arnold are wanted by Real Madrid, Man Utd eye Adeyemi, Newcastle keen on Gomes, plus more.
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Man City's Rodri: Top soccer players close to striking because of too many games
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says top soccer players are close to going on strike because of the number of games they ...
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Figo rejects complaints from Man City midfielder Rodri
The suggestion was put forward by Manchester City midfielder Rodri this week. The Spaniard spoke about the frustrations of ...