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RTÉ News
13 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
'Fake news' – Ederson dismisses Manchester City exit talk
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has dismissed speculation he could leave the club as "fake news". The Brazilian has one year remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium and has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. The 31-year-old has spent the past eight years at City and helped the club win 18 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League. "My future is here," Ederson said. "Some friends send me lots of news, but 99% is fake news. "I understand you guys, you need the news, to put a 'like' on social media but there's a lot of fake news around my name. "My head is here. It stays with City. It means everything to go back to the Premier League and to try to win the Champions League as well. My mind is staying in the club." City endured a frustrating 2024-25 season, failing to defend their league title after four successive triumphs and exiting the Champions League before the last 16. Asked specifically about Ederson at his press conference to preview Thursday's game against Juventus in Orlando in the Club World Cup, manager Pep Guardiola said he did not know whether the Brazilian would stay beyond next season. He said: "I don't know, but I am so pleased with what I am seeing in the training sessions and he is with us. "He has had a spectacular decade with us and his contribution has been massive in many aspects." Meanwhile Rodri admits it could be some time before he gets back to his best. The Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder missed most of the 2024-25 season after suffering a serious knee injury last September. He returned to action only last month with a seven-minute run-out in City's penultimate Premier League game against Bournemouth. His comeback continued with two substitute appearances in the opening two matches at the Club World Cup, against Wydad Casablanca and Al Ain, but Rodri feels he is a long way short of peak fitness. The Spain international said: "I feel very good and very happy to be here. It's an amazing tournament to start again to play football. I'm really excited to join the team again. "I feel very, very strong, to be honest. The (recovery) process was long, but I was taking my time. "The most important thing was to keep focused and be strong, not be sad or whatever.
Rhyl Journal
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Rodri admits he faces long road back to his best after injury
The Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder missed most of the 2024-25 season after suffering a serious knee injury last September. He returned to action only last month with a seven-minute run-out in City's penultimate Premier League game against Bournemouth. His comeback continued with two substitute appearances in the opening two matches at the Club World Cup, against Wydad Casablanca and Al Ain, but Rodri feels he is a long way short of peak fitness. The Spain international said: 'I feel very good and very happy to be here. It's an amazing tournament to start again to play football. I'm really excited to join the team again. 'I feel very, very strong, to be honest. The (recovery) process was long, but I was taking my time. 'The most important thing was to keep focused and be strong, not be sad or whatever. 'One day I would come back and this day has finally come. I know it's still going to be months until I reach my level but I'm so happy.' Prior to sustaining his injury, Rodri had expressed concern about the number of games players at the top level were being asked to play. He even suggested players could strike if their fears over burnout were not listened to. He was discussing the matter in relation to the expanded Champions League group phase, but the issue has also been one of the chief criticisms aimed at the Club World Cup. 'I think we are close to that,' the 29-year-old said. 'If it keeps this way, (there) will be a moment that we have no other option, but let's see.' If that is still his opinion now, he is keeping it to himself. 'Listen, it's not my decision,' he said. 'I'm here and excited to play. 'Maybe if this tournament doesn't happen, I would be on holiday but for me, individually, it's a great opportunity to come back at the highest level and play a tournament we never played. 'The idea is amazing, honestly. I think we're excited.'
Glasgow Times
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rodri admits he faces long road back to his best after injury
The Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder missed most of the 2024-25 season after suffering a serious knee injury last September. He returned to action only last month with a seven-minute run-out in City's penultimate Premier League game against Bournemouth. Rodri missed most of last season after suffering a knee injury against Arsenal last September (Martin Rickett/PA) His comeback continued with two substitute appearances in the opening two matches at the Club World Cup, against Wydad Casablanca and Al Ain, but Rodri feels he is a long way short of peak fitness. The Spain international said: 'I feel very good and very happy to be here. It's an amazing tournament to start again to play football. I'm really excited to join the team again. 'I feel very, very strong, to be honest. The (recovery) process was long, but I was taking my time. 'The most important thing was to keep focused and be strong, not be sad or whatever. 'One day I would come back and this day has finally come. I know it's still going to be months until I reach my level but I'm so happy.' Prior to sustaining his injury, Rodri had expressed concern about the number of games players at the top level were being asked to play. He even suggested players could strike if their fears over burnout were not listened to. Rodri's comeback has continued at the Club World Cup (Derik Hamilton/AP) He was discussing the matter in relation to the expanded Champions League group phase, but the issue has also been one of the chief criticisms aimed at the Club World Cup. 'I think we are close to that,' the 29-year-old said. 'If it keeps this way, (there) will be a moment that we have no other option, but let's see.' If that is still his opinion now, he is keeping it to himself. 'Listen, it's not my decision,' he said. 'I'm here and excited to play. 'Maybe if this tournament doesn't happen, I would be on holiday but for me, individually, it's a great opportunity to come back at the highest level and play a tournament we never played. 'The idea is amazing, honestly. I think we're excited.'
Leader Live
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Rodri admits he faces long road back to his best after injury
The Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder missed most of the 2024-25 season after suffering a serious knee injury last September. He returned to action only last month with a seven-minute run-out in City's penultimate Premier League game against Bournemouth. His comeback continued with two substitute appearances in the opening two matches at the Club World Cup, against Wydad Casablanca and Al Ain, but Rodri feels he is a long way short of peak fitness. The Spain international said: 'I feel very good and very happy to be here. It's an amazing tournament to start again to play football. I'm really excited to join the team again. 'I feel very, very strong, to be honest. The (recovery) process was long, but I was taking my time. 'The most important thing was to keep focused and be strong, not be sad or whatever. 'One day I would come back and this day has finally come. I know it's still going to be months until I reach my level but I'm so happy.' Prior to sustaining his injury, Rodri had expressed concern about the number of games players at the top level were being asked to play. He even suggested players could strike if their fears over burnout were not listened to. He was discussing the matter in relation to the expanded Champions League group phase, but the issue has also been one of the chief criticisms aimed at the Club World Cup. 'I think we are close to that,' the 29-year-old said. 'If it keeps this way, (there) will be a moment that we have no other option, but let's see.' If that is still his opinion now, he is keeping it to himself. 'Listen, it's not my decision,' he said. 'I'm here and excited to play. 'Maybe if this tournament doesn't happen, I would be on holiday but for me, individually, it's a great opportunity to come back at the highest level and play a tournament we never played. 'The idea is amazing, honestly. I think we're excited.'
South Wales Guardian
17 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Rodri admits he faces long road back to his best after injury
The Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder missed most of the 2024-25 season after suffering a serious knee injury last September. He returned to action only last month with a seven-minute run-out in City's penultimate Premier League game against Bournemouth. His comeback continued with two substitute appearances in the opening two matches at the Club World Cup, against Wydad Casablanca and Al Ain, but Rodri feels he is a long way short of peak fitness. The Spain international said: 'I feel very good and very happy to be here. It's an amazing tournament to start again to play football. I'm really excited to join the team again. 'I feel very, very strong, to be honest. The (recovery) process was long, but I was taking my time. 'The most important thing was to keep focused and be strong, not be sad or whatever. 'One day I would come back and this day has finally come. I know it's still going to be months until I reach my level but I'm so happy.' Prior to sustaining his injury, Rodri had expressed concern about the number of games players at the top level were being asked to play. He even suggested players could strike if their fears over burnout were not listened to. He was discussing the matter in relation to the expanded Champions League group phase, but the issue has also been one of the chief criticisms aimed at the Club World Cup. 'I think we are close to that,' the 29-year-old said. 'If it keeps this way, (there) will be a moment that we have no other option, but let's see.' If that is still his opinion now, he is keeping it to himself. 'Listen, it's not my decision,' he said. 'I'm here and excited to play. 'Maybe if this tournament doesn't happen, I would be on holiday but for me, individually, it's a great opportunity to come back at the highest level and play a tournament we never played. 'The idea is amazing, honestly. I think we're excited.'
