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European football chiefs slam FIFA over schedule

FIFPRO and European Leagues take legal action against FIFA over calendar abuse, highlighting player workload issues and the necessity for reform.

Van Dijk, Saliba among most played in 2024

Jules Koundé leads in total minutes played, highlighting concerns about player workload and the possibility of strikes due to congested match calendars.

Legal complaint filed against Fifa's 'abuse of dominance'

Fifpro and European leagues are legally challenging FIFA's dominance over the international fixture calendar, highlighting player welfare concerns.

European football chiefs slam FIFA over schedule

FIFPRO and European Leagues take legal action against FIFA over calendar abuse, highlighting player workload issues and the necessity for reform.

Van Dijk, Saliba among most played in 2024

Jules Koundé leads in total minutes played, highlighting concerns about player workload and the possibility of strikes due to congested match calendars.

Legal complaint filed against Fifa's 'abuse of dominance'

Fifpro and European leagues are legally challenging FIFA's dominance over the international fixture calendar, highlighting player welfare concerns.
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'You have changed the face of Irish football' - FAI give green light to aligned calendar-year schedule

Ireland's football leagues will adopt an aligned calendar by 2028, enhancing competitiveness and standardizing schedules with UEFA.
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Maresca on calendar: We don't protect players

Players are demanding fewer games, citing excessive workloads and lack of protection in the football calendar.

Vinicius Junior hits out at congested football calendar after hamstring injury

Vinicius Junior blames congested fixture schedules and travel commitments for his hamstring injury, highlighting players' growing concerns about their physical welfare.

'Players with highest salaries complaining' - UEFA chief hits out at player strike threats

Fixture congestion raises serious concerns about player welfare amid a packed football calendar.

Fifa faces legal threat over congested calendar

Fifa is facing legal action for its plans of hosting a 32-team Club World Cup, impacting player welfare and congesting the football calendar.

Wenger to lead Fifa taskforce on player welfare

Fifa taskforce led by Arsene Wenger will focus on enhancing player welfare amid calendar-related concerns.

Barcelona and Real Madrid stars back Rodri's 'strike' over football calendar

Players feel voiceless about the impact of a congested football schedule on their welfare. They may consider striking to address these concerns.

Maresca on calendar: We don't protect players

Players are demanding fewer games, citing excessive workloads and lack of protection in the football calendar.

Vinicius Junior hits out at congested football calendar after hamstring injury

Vinicius Junior blames congested fixture schedules and travel commitments for his hamstring injury, highlighting players' growing concerns about their physical welfare.

'Players with highest salaries complaining' - UEFA chief hits out at player strike threats

Fixture congestion raises serious concerns about player welfare amid a packed football calendar.

Fifa faces legal threat over congested calendar

Fifa is facing legal action for its plans of hosting a 32-team Club World Cup, impacting player welfare and congesting the football calendar.

Wenger to lead Fifa taskforce on player welfare

Fifa taskforce led by Arsene Wenger will focus on enhancing player welfare amid calendar-related concerns.

Barcelona and Real Madrid stars back Rodri's 'strike' over football calendar

Players feel voiceless about the impact of a congested football schedule on their welfare. They may consider striking to address these concerns.
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Why Virgil van Dijk was released early from international duty

Virgil van Dijk returns to Liverpool early to manage his workload amid an intense match schedule.

PSG chief on FIFA CWC: Don't like it, don't play

Nasser Al-Khelaifi defends the new FIFA Club World Cup format, encouraging clubs with complaints to abstain from participation.
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Reports: Rodri to miss remainder of season with ACL injury

Rodri's ACL injury sidelines him for the season, impacting Manchester City's title challenge against Arsenal.

Rodri injury confirmed by Man City with key detail missing

Rodri has a knee ligament injury, the severity is yet to be confirmed, with potential for early recovery after initial tests.

Reports: Rodri to miss remainder of season with ACL injury

Rodri's ACL injury sidelines him for the season, impacting Manchester City's title challenge against Arsenal.

Rodri injury confirmed by Man City with key detail missing

Rodri has a knee ligament injury, the severity is yet to be confirmed, with potential for early recovery after initial tests.
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Carlo Ancelotti reveals what is to blame for Real Madrid injury crisis

Carlo Ancelotti highlights the increasing injury problems at Real Madrid due to an overly demanding football calendar.

Ancelotti: Players would cut pay to play less

Players might accept lower salaries if it means fewer games and less risk of injury.

Carlo Ancelotti reveals what is to blame for Real Madrid injury crisis

Carlo Ancelotti highlights the increasing injury problems at Real Madrid due to an overly demanding football calendar.

Ancelotti: Players would cut pay to play less

Players might accept lower salaries if it means fewer games and less risk of injury.
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Brighton vs Wolves: Premier League stars should be fit for three games a week - Hurzeler

Premier League players possess the power and fitness to potentially manage a demanding schedule of three games a week, says Brighton manager.
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Expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by players

Player unions challenge FIFA over increased physical and mental demands in Club World Cup

PFA joins legal case against Fifa over match calendar

The Professional Footballers' Association and the French players' union are challenging FIFA's decisions regarding the football calendar and the scheduling of the Fifa Club World Cup 2025.

FIFA warned of legal action over playing calendar

FIFA faces legal action over congested football calendar if it continues to add new competitions without consultation.

Lewa: Too much football making quality worse

Concerns over excessive football leading to a decline in game quality.

Expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by players

Player unions challenge FIFA over increased physical and mental demands in Club World Cup

PFA joins legal case against Fifa over match calendar

The Professional Footballers' Association and the French players' union are challenging FIFA's decisions regarding the football calendar and the scheduling of the Fifa Club World Cup 2025.

FIFA warned of legal action over playing calendar

FIFA faces legal action over congested football calendar if it continues to add new competitions without consultation.

Lewa: Too much football making quality worse

Concerns over excessive football leading to a decline in game quality.
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Is Pep Guardiola Overreacting with 'Otherwise they will die' Comments?

Pep Guardiola criticizes jam-packed football calendar and prioritizes player rest over pre-season tours.

Premier League chief warns of calendar 'tipping point'

The football calendar is reaching a tipping point with an expanded Champions League and Club World Cup leading to an increase in matches.

Scrapping FA Cup replays 'all about money' - Harris

The decision to scrap FA Cup replays was due to financial reasons, impacting lower league clubs.

At the absolute limit - Thomas Tuchel criticises packed football calendar - Soccer News

Thomas Tuchel is critical of the football calendar and believes that players are physically and mentally tired.
Bayern Munich's fixture schedule, including a Friday night match after an international break, has not been ideal for the team.
Tuchel acknowledges the importance of player welfare and the need for rest amidst a busy calendar.

Africa Cup of Nations has been clobbered by Fifa's unwanted Club World Cup | Jonathan Wilson

The 2025 Cup of Nations will kick-off in December 2025, breaking the cycle of delays due to various reasons, mainly caused by Fifa's influence on football calendars.
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