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Man City midfielder Rodri: Aleksander worst tackle of career

Manchester City midfielder Rodri admits he had major fears after being forced off during the Club World Cup final win against Fluminense.

Rodri was on the wrong end of a nasty challenge from Aleksander.

He later said: "I was very lucky today. It was one of the worst tackles of my career. I was so scared because I felt something in my knee, but luckily it was nothing. I told him (Aleksander), 'you can't do that'.

"I won a trophy, but I got more than that.

"I am able to come home without an injury and I was very close to crying."

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