Fifa criticised for lack of mandatory rest periods in new women's calendar
The new four-year women's international match calendar lacks mandatory rest periods, raising concerns about player welfare and domestic league disruption. [ more ]
FIFA confirm details of new Club World Cup, but tournament is set to create scheduling headaches for Chelsea & Manchester City and 80-game seasons for some players
FIFA has confirmed details of a new Club World Cup set to feature 32 teams, with the inaugural tournament taking place in the United States in 2025.
European teams will supply 12 of the 32 teams, with the remaining teams qualifying from other confederations. [ more ]
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. [ more ]