Rodri revealed players are not happy with soccer's expanded match calendar. Ahead of Manchester City's clash with Inter Milan, Rodri fielded questions from jour

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.

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.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suggested players are "close" to going on strike because of concerns over their increasing workload.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has warned leading footballers could go on strike if clubs continue to face an ever-expanding schedule.

Jules Kounde and Dani Carvajal have echoed Rodri's comments that players feel as if they have no voice when it comes to the impact that a congested football calendar has on their welfare. The

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has backed Rodri's warning that players could be close to taking strike action over the number of games they're being asked to play.