⚡️ Players Are 'Close' to Strike, Says Man City Star
Manchester City midfielder Rodri dropped a bombshell this week, revealing that overworked footballers are nearing a breaking point. 'We are close to [a strike],' he told reporters, comparing the grind of back-to-back matches to 'streaming a never-ending series—except there’s no pause button.' 🎬💥
🛑 80 Games a Season? 'Impossible,' Says Rodri
The Spanish playmaker, who played 63 games for City plus international duty last season, called the current schedule 'too much.' 'Between 40 or 50 games is the max to perform at the highest level,' he stressed. Yet this season, players could hit a grueling 85 matches! 🥵
🌍 Global Soccer Stars Sound the Alarm
Rodri’s warning isn’t just a solo rant. 'Ask any player—they’ll say the same,' he said, highlighting burnout fears as clubs chase trophies in six competitions. With City kicking off their Champions League campaign Wednesday, the debate over 'fixture chaos' is heating up faster than a TikTok trend. 🔥⚡
🏆 What’s Next for the Sport?
While fans crave more drama, players are paying the price. As Rodri put it: 'We are the guys that suffer.' Will leagues listen before it’s too late? 👀
