Times in football have significantly changed compared to what many of us remember. It used to be played for fun, the beauty of the game, skill, love, and emotion; today, it’s mostly about money. And many lie when they say otherwise. However, Rodri’s statement that footballers should go on strike due to the increased number of matches and the announced extension of the season until mid-July, which was publicly supported by Jules Koundé, could seriously shake the foundations of world football. That said, there are those who disagree with the strike threats.Has Rodri started an avalanche? Koundé and Orban support the strikePortuguese legend Luis Figo was the first to speak out, saying he’s not entirely against reducing the number of matches, but he believes that any reduction should have certain consequences.”Of course, this is always a complicated topic for discussion. Players have contracts with an entity, that is, the club, and it’s up to us to find the best solution. But it’s logical that there are more and more matches. It’s all like a snowball. The more matches, the bigger the contracts. If there are fewer matches, the contracts will be reduced“ said former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter player.Courtois: “Players going on strike? It’s hard. I don’t think it’s necessarily the games. It’s the break between one season and another. Those who went far in the Copa America and Euros had three weeks of vacation. That’s impossible. In the NBA you rest for four months.” pic.twitter.com/NTHiNlyN90— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) September 20, 2024 On the other hand Real’s Thibaut Courtois thinks that there are enough income in the world of football to pay the players but thinks that the bigger problem than the number of games is the resting period.”It’s difficult. I don’t think it’s necessarily the games. It’s the break between one season and another. Players who have gone far in the Copa América or the Euro Cup have had three weeks of vacation. That’s impossible. In the NBA they have a demanding schedule but you rest for four months. That’s the difference. One thing has nothing to do with the other. I think there is enough income to pay the salaries. In the end… In 2021 I said that the Nations League was too much and that we shouldn’t play. People laughed at me and look now. In the NBA they also play a lot of games, but they have many months off. I rested well by not going with the national team and I feel good. But those who play in the Euro Cup or Copa América don’t have time” explained the Belgian keeper in a new Amazon documentary about him called “Courtois: The Return of Number One“.LA LIGA MATCHDAY 7Friday22:00: (2.25) Alaves (3.30) Sevilla (3.60)Saturday15:00: (3.70) Valladolid (3.20) Sociedad (2.25)17:15: (1.90) Osasuna (3.40) Las Palmas (4.30)19:30: (2.90) Valencia (3.35) Girona (2.60)22:00: (1.20) Real Madrid (7.75) Espanyol (16.0)Sunday15:00: (2.10) Getafe (2.85) Leganes (4.80)17:15: (1.70) Ath.Bilbao (3.60) Celta (5.30)19:30: (4.40) Villareal (3.70) Barcelona (1.80)22:00: (4.90) Rayo Vallecano (3.60) Atl.Madrid (1.85)Monday22:00 (1.90) Betis (3.50) Mallorca (4.70)***odds are subject to change***
