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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.
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. The Spain international said players are concerned about the way the game is headed as more games are added to the calendar in competitions like the Champions League,
Man City star Rodri warns players are 'close' to striking over increasing number of fixtures
One player who looks to have benefited from a rest over the summer is City striker Erling Haaland, who has already scored nine goals after just four Premier League games. Rodri feels the Norwegian's form illustrates his point. He said: "Maybe he is a good example. He had a long break because his country didn't qualify for the Euros.
Man. City midfielder Rodri hints at football players’ strike over packed fixture lists
Manchester City’s Spain international midfielder Rodri hinted on Tuesday that players are considering strike action over the ever-increasing demands of the fixture calendar. Rodri made his declarations ahead of his side’s opening game in the newly expanded Champions League,
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.
Man City star Rodri garners support after threatening to go on strike
Manchester City midfielder Rodri on Tuesday said a player strike was "close" if the workload on players was not reduced. And LaLiga chief Javier Tebas has backed him
Manchester City’s Rodri says players are ‘close’ to striking over expanded football schedule
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says professional players are “close” to going on strike due to the growing number of matches in the football calendar. The 28-year-old, who missed the first two Premier League games of the season through injury,
‘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.
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.
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Man City's Rodri says players are 'close' to striking due to increasing fixture demands placed on them
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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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After Rodri’s comments, should footballers go on strike over workload? – The Debate
On Tuesday, Manchester City midfielder Rodri spoke about the possibility of players going on strike over the number of ...