The captain of Chelsea, Enzo Fernández, expressed serious concerns about the extreme heat affecting players' performance during the Club World Cup. He emphasized the need for FIFA to adjust the schedule for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Data from FIFPRO showed that several games exceeded the temperature threshold, risking player safety. Enzo highlighted the impact of the heat on player performance, describing how it slows the game and affects the overall spectacle for fans.
"Honestly, the heat is incredible. I got a bit dizzy during a play. Playing in this temperature is very dangerous."
"The game, the speed of the game is not the same, everything becomes very slow. We must ensure that next year's World Cup is not negatively impacted by this heat."
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