Villarreal v Real Madrid: Line-ups, stats and previewCarlo Ancelotti criticizes the packed football schedule impacting player recovery and performance ahead of vital matches.
Maresca on calendar: We don't protect playersPlayers are demanding fewer games, citing excessive workloads and lack of protection in the football calendar.
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.
'Players with highest salaries complaining' - UEFA chief hits out at player strike threatsFixture congestion raises serious concerns about player welfare amid a packed football calendar.
Fifa faces legal threat over congested calendarFifa 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 welfareFifa taskforce led by Arsene Wenger will focus on enhancing player welfare amid calendar-related concerns.
Villarreal v Real Madrid: Line-ups, stats and previewCarlo Ancelotti criticizes the packed football schedule impacting player recovery and performance ahead of vital matches.
Maresca on calendar: We don't protect playersPlayers are demanding fewer games, citing excessive workloads and lack of protection in the football calendar.
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.
'Players with highest salaries complaining' - UEFA chief hits out at player strike threatsFixture congestion raises serious concerns about player welfare amid a packed football calendar.
Fifa faces legal threat over congested calendarFifa 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 welfareFifa taskforce led by Arsene Wenger will focus on enhancing player welfare amid calendar-related concerns.
Mikel Arteta reveals 'massive fight' with Gabriel over Arsenal injuryArsenal's Gabriel ruled out for the season due to hamstring injury; Arteta emphasizes the struggle between player commitment and recovery concerns.
Vinicius Junior hits out at congested football calendar after hamstring injuryVinicius Junior blames congested fixture schedules and travel commitments for his hamstring injury, highlighting players' growing concerns about their physical welfare.
Mikel Arteta reveals 'massive fight' with Gabriel over Arsenal injuryArsenal's Gabriel ruled out for the season due to hamstring injury; Arteta emphasizes the struggle between player commitment and recovery concerns.
Vinicius Junior hits out at congested football calendar after hamstring injuryVinicius Junior blames congested fixture schedules and travel commitments for his hamstring injury, highlighting players' growing concerns about their physical welfare.
Uefa weighs up scrapping extra time for Champions League knockout roundsUEFA is considering eliminating extra time in Champions League knockout rounds to reduce fatigue on players and fixture congestion.
'You have changed the face of Irish football' - FAI give green light to aligned calendar-year scheduleIreland's football leagues will adopt an aligned calendar by 2028, enhancing competitiveness and standardizing schedules with UEFA.
Uefa weighs up scrapping extra time for Champions League knockout roundsUEFA is considering eliminating extra time in Champions League knockout rounds to reduce fatigue on players and fixture congestion.
'You have changed the face of Irish football' - FAI give green light to aligned calendar-year scheduleIreland's football leagues will adopt an aligned calendar by 2028, enhancing competitiveness and standardizing schedules with UEFA.
European football chiefs slam FIFA over scheduleFIFPRO 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 2024Jules Koundé leads in total minutes played, highlighting concerns about player workload and the possibility of strikes due to congested match calendars.
European football chiefs slam FIFA over scheduleFIFPRO 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 2024Jules Koundé leads in total minutes played, highlighting concerns about player workload and the possibility of strikes due to congested match calendars.
Why Virgil van Dijk was released early from international dutyVirgil 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 playNasser Al-Khelaifi defends the new FIFA Club World Cup format, encouraging clubs with complaints to abstain from participation.
Reports: Rodri to miss remainder of season with ACL injuryRodri'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 missingRodri 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 injuryRodri'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 missingRodri has a knee ligament injury, the severity is yet to be confirmed, with potential for early recovery after initial tests.
Carlo Ancelotti reveals what is to blame for Real Madrid injury crisisCarlo Ancelotti highlights the increasing injury problems at Real Madrid due to an overly demanding football calendar.
Ancelotti: Players would cut pay to play lessPlayers 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 crisisCarlo Ancelotti highlights the increasing injury problems at Real Madrid due to an overly demanding football calendar.
Ancelotti: Players would cut pay to play lessPlayers might accept lower salaries if it means fewer games and less risk of injury.
Brighton vs Wolves: Premier League stars should be fit for three games a week - HurzelerPremier League players possess the power and fitness to potentially manage a demanding schedule of three games a week, says Brighton manager.
Expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by playersPlayer unions challenge FIFA over increased physical and mental demands in Club World Cup
PFA joins legal case against Fifa over match calendarThe 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 calendarFIFA faces legal action over congested football calendar if it continues to add new competitions without consultation.
Lewa: Too much football making quality worseConcerns over excessive football leading to a decline in game quality.
Expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by playersPlayer unions challenge FIFA over increased physical and mental demands in Club World Cup
PFA joins legal case against Fifa over match calendarThe 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 calendarFIFA faces legal action over congested football calendar if it continues to add new competitions without consultation.
Lewa: Too much football making quality worseConcerns over excessive football leading to a decline in game quality.
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' - HarrisThe decision to scrap FA Cup replays was due to financial reasons, impacting lower league clubs.
Africa Cup of Nations has been clobbered by Fifa's unwanted Club World Cup | Jonathan WilsonThe 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.