Champions League draw: Predictions, best games and breakthrough star in league phase
The revamped Champions League format creates more matches but fails to address financial inequalities, raising concerns about fixture congestion and competitive balance.
How likely is it that footballers will strike over their workload? | Jonathan Wilson
Players may consider action against fixture congestion due to expanded leagues and tournaments, but organization poses a significant challenge.
Arsenal ace courting controversy over "dangerous" comments doubles down on "really good point"
Players are increasingly vocal about their concerns over fixture congestion, suggesting a possible player strike if conditions don't improve.
100m striker now available in cut price 37m deal for Aston Villa
Aston Villa aims to boost the squad with Romelu Lukaku to prepare for Champions League competition and handle fixture congestion.
Mentality monster or complete lunatic? Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich wants to play as many games as possible
The 2024/25 Champions League introduces a league phase, increasing fixture congestion and highlighting player concerns over injuries and personal time.
Ancelotti blames fixture list for Madrid injury woes
Carlo Ancelotti attributes Real Madrid's injury woes to a congested fixture schedule, emphasizing the need to reassess the number of games played.
Champions League draw: Predictions, best games and breakthrough star in league phase
The revamped Champions League format creates more matches but fails to address financial inequalities, raising concerns about fixture congestion and competitive balance.
How likely is it that footballers will strike over their workload? | Jonathan Wilson
Players may consider action against fixture congestion due to expanded leagues and tournaments, but organization poses a significant challenge.
Arsenal ace courting controversy over "dangerous" comments doubles down on "really good point"
Players are increasingly vocal about their concerns over fixture congestion, suggesting a possible player strike if conditions don't improve.
100m striker now available in cut price 37m deal for Aston Villa
Aston Villa aims to boost the squad with Romelu Lukaku to prepare for Champions League competition and handle fixture congestion.
Mentality monster or complete lunatic? Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich wants to play as many games as possible
The 2024/25 Champions League introduces a league phase, increasing fixture congestion and highlighting player concerns over injuries and personal time.
Ancelotti blames fixture list for Madrid injury woes
Carlo Ancelotti attributes Real Madrid's injury woes to a congested fixture schedule, emphasizing the need to reassess the number of games played.
Players' concerns regarding fixture congestion are not being adequately addressed by football authorities.
Will players really strike over too much football?
Players are considering strike action due to the increasing number of matches and fixture congestion affecting their welfare.
Madrid's Courtois backs Rodri on strike action
Thibaut Courtois supports Rodri's statement on the potential for players to strike over excessive match schedules.
Footballers who have been injured since criticising increased schedule
Increased fixture demands in football lead to player injuries and concerns regarding sustainability, prompting discussions of a potential strike among players.
Joshua Kimmich the contrarian: Bayern Munich midfielder fine playing more and more matches
Joshua Kimmich thrives on playing numerous matches, exhibiting a high level of intensity, contrary to some players' concerns about fixture congestion.
Injury fears impact player mental health, survey finds
Fear of injury significantly impacts players' mental health, with 68% of surveyed footballers indicating major negative effects.
Nobody asks players about adding games - Alisson
Players' concerns regarding fixture congestion are not being adequately addressed by football authorities.
Will players really strike over too much football?
Players are considering strike action due to the increasing number of matches and fixture congestion affecting their welfare.
Madrid's Courtois backs Rodri on strike action
Thibaut Courtois supports Rodri's statement on the potential for players to strike over excessive match schedules.
Footballers who have been injured since criticising increased schedule
Increased fixture demands in football lead to player injuries and concerns regarding sustainability, prompting discussions of a potential strike among players.
Joshua Kimmich the contrarian: Bayern Munich midfielder fine playing more and more matches
Joshua Kimmich thrives on playing numerous matches, exhibiting a high level of intensity, contrary to some players' concerns about fixture congestion.
Injury fears impact player mental health, survey finds
Fear of injury significantly impacts players' mental health, with 68% of surveyed footballers indicating major negative effects.
Bernardo Silva Claims Football Schedule Is 'Absolutely Absurd'
Bernardo Silva criticizes the cramped football schedule, expressing concern over lack of family time and excessive game frequency.
Hectic schedules, goal difference and injury woes - where the WSL title race will be won and lost
Manchester City is currently leading the Women's Super League table with Chelsea as direct rivals as they aim to prevent Chelsea from winning the title for the fifth consecutive season.
Bernardo Silva Claims Football Schedule Is 'Absolutely Absurd'
Bernardo Silva criticizes the cramped football schedule, expressing concern over lack of family time and excessive game frequency.
Hectic schedules, goal difference and injury woes - where the WSL title race will be won and lost
Manchester City is currently leading the Women's Super League table with Chelsea as direct rivals as they aim to prevent Chelsea from winning the title for the fifth consecutive season.
Little preseason, less rest: Madrid teach Mbappe about hunger
Preseasons for 'winning' clubs are centered around hunger, where players' relentless drive and unquenchable hunger for success play a vital role in achieving trophies.
Premier League 2023-24 review: gripes of the season
Managers with resources complain about fixture congestion, despite rule changes; should rotate players wisely. Hyperbole around Premier League needs to diminish.
FA Cup replays being scrapped is 'much better', according to Premier League manager - in clear insult to lower-league sides
FA Cup replays to be scrapped from next season, big clubs support for reduced fixture congestion and player rest.
Breaking: Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin canceled due to heavy snow
The Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin game has been canceled due to heavy snow and transportation issues in Munich.
The cancellation will likely lead to fixture congestion and give both teams different advantages.
Football has 'crossed limits players can handle'
Football managers, including Manchester United's Erik ten Hag, are voicing their concerns over the congested schedule and the toll it takes on players.
Ten Hag believes that the limits of what players can handle have already been crossed and that adding more games to the schedule is pushing it even further.
Financial fair play rules place limitations on clubs and impact their ability to bring in new players.
Breaking: Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin canceled due to heavy snow
The Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin game has been canceled due to heavy snow and transportation issues in Munich.
The cancellation will likely lead to fixture congestion and give both teams different advantages.
Football has 'crossed limits players can handle'
Football managers, including Manchester United's Erik ten Hag, are voicing their concerns over the congested schedule and the toll it takes on players.
Ten Hag believes that the limits of what players can handle have already been crossed and that adding more games to the schedule is pushing it even further.
Financial fair play rules place limitations on clubs and impact their ability to bring in new players.