Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Madrid's Courtois backs Rodri on strike action

Written by 
Published in Soccer
Thursday, 19 September 2024 04:10

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.

Speaking in a news conference on Tuesday, the Manchester City midfielder said a players' strike was "close" over football's hectic fixture list, saying: "I think it's the general opinion of the players... If it keeps this way, there will be a moment where we have no other option."

Both Madrid and City are competing in UEFA's revamped Champions League this season, and are also set to feature in FIFA's new Club World Cup in the United States next summer, which could see both teams play a total of over 70 games this campaign.

"Rodri is right," Courtois said on Wednesday, in a conversation with popular Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos. "There are a lot of games. A fan wants to see the best, and we have to find a balance, there are too many games, and there are more injuries.

"With the Nations League, the Club World Cup, games are added. People say we earn a lot of money, that we can't complain, and that's true, but we have to find a balance, because the best [players] aren't always going to be able to play."

Real Madrid won their Champions League opener on Tuesday, beating Stuttgart 3-1, but in LaLiga the Spanish champions haven't been at their best, and are already four points behind leaders Barcelona.

There's been speculation about the future of forward Rodrygo since the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, although the Brazil international provided the assist for Mbappé's first Champions League goal for the club against Stuttgart.

The Madrid media have taken to calling Madrid's attack the "BMV" -- short for Bellingham, Mbappé and Vinícius -- omitting Rodrygo.

"Journalists want to put three letters, and they put Jude, Vini and Mbappé," Courtois said. "In the dressing room we know the importance and quality of Rodrygo. He doesn't have to get angry, but if he plays better, let him get angry."

Read 46 times

Soccer

NYCFC eliminates Cincinnati in wild shootout

NYCFC eliminates Cincinnati in wild shootout

Matt Freese had three saves in a nine-round shootout and Mitja Ilenic scored the winner as New York...

Tim Weah scores for Juve as dad George looks on

Tim Weah scores for Juve as dad George looks on

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTim Weah's first-half goal for Juventus in a 2-0 derby win over Tor...

Liverpool go 5 pts clear but worried by Trent injury

Liverpool go 5 pts clear but worried by Trent injury

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsArne Slot admitted his concern at Trent Alexander-Arnold limping ou...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Grizzlies star Morant week-to-week with hip injury

Grizzlies star Morant week-to-week with hip injury

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMemphis Grizzlies superstar guard Ja Morant is considered week-to-w...

Sources: KD out at least 2 weeks with calf strain

Sources: KD out at least 2 weeks with calf strain

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPhoenix Suns star Kevin Durant suffered a left calf strain and will...

Baseball

Japanese star RHP Sasaki to be posted to MLB

Japanese star RHP Sasaki to be posted to MLB

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday they will begin the proc...

MLB has 'grave concerns' for Diamond reorg plan

MLB has 'grave concerns' for Diamond reorg plan

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMajor League Baseball and the Atlanta Braves formally objected to D...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated