Author: Kayode Akinwumi

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has addressed the possibility of strike action by professional footballers. Rodri was responding to interview questions ahead of the English champions’ Wednesday Champions League tie with Inter Milan. When asked about the potential for a players’ strike, Rodri said, “I think we are close to that. If things continue this way, there will come a time when we have no other option, but let’s see.” Rodri is the latest player to comment on the growing number of matches top clubs are required to play. The new Champions League format debuts today, which will see…

The elite European football competition is back, and it’s bigger than ever. Fans will experience the new expanded format of the Champions League as the tournament returns today across arenas all over Europe. Viewers have plenty of options to choose from, with six fixtures scheduled for today: two early kickoffs and four later games. Today’s fixtures feature a balanced mix of familiar household names, long-absent teams, and at least one storied clash. Juventus are back on the big European stage after serving their one-year UEFA ban for FFP-related charges. The Old Lady will play at the Allianz Stadium at 5:45…