In the contemporary world of elite football, players are increasingly voicing concerns about the grueling demands of their schedules. Manuel Akanji, a 29-year-old defender for Manchester City, recently highlighted this issue with a tongue-in-cheek comment about the possibility of retiring at the tender age of 30 due to the relentless match calendar. This humorous take
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Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne recently expressed his concerns about the impact of a crammed calendar on players’ health and performance. He specifically mentioned the added fixtures in both club and international competitions, highlighting the challenges that players face due to the expanded European club competitions and the upcoming men’s 32-team
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has recently acknowledged the challenges posed by the team’s demanding schedule for the 2024-25 season. With the club expected to compete for a total of seven trophies, including LaLiga, Copa del Rey, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Spanish Super Cup, Club World Cup, and Intercontinental Cup, the pressure on the
FIFA recently extended an olive branch to global groups of soccer leagues and player unions in an attempt to resolve a contentious three-month standoff. The deadlock was initially sparked by concerns over the increasingly packed competition calendar and the subsequent legal actions threatened by the affected parties. The World Leagues Association and FIFPRO accused FIFA
In a bold move, the players union FIFPRO has taken legal action against FIFA, the world football’s governing body. This legal claim comes after FIFA refused to reconsider the scheduling of their 32-team Club World Cup despite threats of legal action from FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association. The legal claim was submitted by the
Real Madrid has been quick to dismiss speculations that they might refuse to participate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. After Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s comments in an interview suggested that Madrid would not be taking part in the 32-team tournament, the club released a statement affirming their commitment to the competition. Ancelotti also took
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently announced that the club will not be participating in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup due to a lack of financial incentive. Despite being one of the qualified teams thanks to their Champions League victories in 2022 and 2024, Ancelotti made it clear that Madrid, along with other unnamed
Players around the world are expressing their concerns over the overloaded playing calendar and are ready to take drastic measures. The chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), Maheta Molango, has stated that players are at a breaking point and are considering going on strike. This comes in response to FIFA’s intention to increase
The recent decision by FIFA to add new and larger competitions to the already congested men’s international football calendar has sparked controversy and criticism. The global players union FIFPRO, in collaboration with the World Leagues Association, has sent a letter to FIFA warning of potential legal action if the organization does not reconsider its actions.
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has solidified their status among the greatest club sides in history. Winning the Club World Cup on Friday was more of a formality than a true test of their ability, but it cemented the champions of England and Europe as the champions of the world. With a
Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has recently spoken out against what he perceives as unfair criticism from the club’s fans regarding his captaincy. The 33-year-old defender has taken on the role of captain this season due to the absence of Ilkay Gündogan and Kevin De Bruyne, who both have been sidelined due to various reasons. City’s
Pep Guardiola may not be a fan of long trips and a packed schedule, but Manchester City’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. While Guardiola is determined to win the tournament, there are other benefits to City’s December trip to Saudi Arabia. With a recent
Manchester City has set their sights on adding the FIFA Club World Cup trophy to their already impressive collection of honors. However, their reign as English champions is under threat for the first time in recent memory. Despite their past dominance, City’s performance in the Premier League has faltered, giving hope to their competitors in
Manchester City’s star striker, Erling Haaland, is set to miss his second consecutive Premier League game due to a foot injury, which raises concerns about the team’s ability to retain their title. Manager Pep Guardiola provided an update on Haaland’s injury ahead of the game against Crystal Palace and expressed hope that the striker would