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Amanda Langell

Rodri Reveals Players Are 'Close' to a Strike Over Increase in Matches

Rodri gave his honest thoughts about playing 60-70 matches a year. | IMAGO/Mark Cosgrove

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 journalists about his team's upcoming Champions League fixture, his Ballon d'Or odds and the increased workload for players at the biggest clubs in the world.

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