The announcement of the venues for the highly anticipated 2025 Club World Cup is set to take place during the Global Citizen Festival in New York City, a strategic decision by FIFA aimed at maximizing global visibility. Scheduled between June 15 and July 13, 2025, the tournament will utilize eight iconic stadiums across the United
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The world of professional football is witnessing an unprecedented surge in the number of fixtures due to various international competitions and club tournament expansions. The LaLiga president, Javier Tebas, recently underscored the escalating tension by suggesting that it would not be surprising if players resorted to strike actions in response to this growing issue. With
In recent times, a palpable sense of frustration has engulfed professional footballers as they confront an ever-increasing number of games without adequate recovery time. The intensification of match schedules due to UEFA’s growing ambitions with club competitions and FIFA’s newly minted Club World Cup has turned this concern from a whisper into a loud clamor
In recent weeks, the increasing concerns over fixture congestion in professional football have reached a critical boiling point. The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) has made it clear that it is pursuing legal action against FIFA, underscoring a collective sense of urgency within the football community. This growing unease is echoed by players like Manchester City’s
The relentless schedule of modern football is drawing attention from players and officials alike, and one voice in the dialogue is Manchester City’s own Manuel Akanji. The Swiss international candidly expressed his anxiety about the increasing frequency of matches and the toll it takes on players’ well-being. At just 29 years old, Akanji, humorously suggested
Kevin De Bruyne, the Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain, recently expressed his concerns over the impact of a crammed football calendar on players’ health and performance. De Bruyne highlighted the issue of added fixtures in both club and international competitions, pointing out that the schedule is getting increasingly demanding for players. FIFPRO’s European member
Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, recently revealed that the club is contemplating giving “individual holidays” to players throughout the season to prevent burnout. With a jam-packed schedule ahead, including competitions like LaLiga, the Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup, Ancelotti believes that allowing players to rest at different intervals could be beneficial.
Amidst a three-month deadlock between FIFA and global groups of soccer leagues and player unions, talks have been offered in an attempt to resolve the ongoing conflict over the ever-expanding competitions calendar. FIFA, in a letter obtained by The Associated Press, expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue with the World Leagues Association and FIFPRO,
FIFPRO, the global players’ union, has taken a bold step by filing a legal claim against FIFA, the governing body of world football. This move comes after FIFA’s refusal to reconsider the rescheduling of the 32-team Club World Cup, despite threats from FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association (WLA) to take legal action. The legal
Real Madrid recently made headlines after allegations arose that the club planned to refuse participation in FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup tournament next summer. These claims stemmed from an interview conducted by Italian newspaper Il Giornale, where coach Carlo Ancelotti seemingly suggested that Madrid would decline the invitation to participate in the revamped 32-team