As the debate intensifies, Guardiola says players have the power to spark change because the sport cannot go on without them.

Former Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips backed players speaking out against football's overcrowded schedule, citing its toll on their performance and health. Wright-Phillips emphasized the ...

MANCHESTER, England : The push for a more favourable match schedule must come from the players, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday, three days after his midfielder Rodri warned that ...

Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed this week that elite-level players are 'close' to going on strike, as the football ...

SUPPORTERS are bound to like more top-class football. But the players? Not so much. A number of them are so tired at the thought of an expanded football programme in Europe and to an extension of ...

Ben Chilwell has been handed a Chelsea lifeline after head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed he is under consideration for selection after returning to training with the first team.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca fears footballers are not far away from players taking Rodri's advice and going on strike.

Pep Guardiola has thrown his support behind the prospect of leading players going on strike over the increasingly punishing ...

Pep Guardiola has come to the defence of Rodri following his comments over potential strike action as a result of the growing ...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on Friday urged players to lead the fight for change in the heated debate over the dangers ...

Pep Guardiola has told elite soccer players that they are the only ones who can force change in the face of a growing dispute ...