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Men’s Football / 17 September 2024
Rodri warns players ‘close’ to going on strike over increase in fixtures
Manchester City's Rodri during a press conference at the City Football Academy, Manchester, September 17, 2024
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MANCHESTER CITY midfielder Rodri today raised the prospect of a players strike over increasing fixture congestion.

City face a busy season ahead as they compete in the new-look Champions League and an expanded Club World Cup next summer.

Euro 2024 winner Rodri, one of the leading contenders for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, agrees the issue is a major concern.

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