Italian and global player associations, AIC and FIFPro, demand urgent dialogue with FIFA, criticizing the new Club World Cup and packed schedule for endangering player health and rights. They assert the need to prioritize human sustainability over profit.
Thibaut Courtois lashed out at La Liga President Javier Tebas, calling him 'egocentric' amid a heated debate over Real Madrid's congested schedule post-Club World Cup, highlighting a growing tension between clubs and the league.
The Club World Cup in America faces criticism over extreme heat impacting player performance and a congested calendar. PFA warns it devalues football, with players struggling and legal actions brewing against FIFA's expanding schedule.
Jürgen Klopp, now Red Bull's global soccer chief, strongly criticizes the expanded Club World Cup as the 'worst idea ever' due to player welfare issues. He advocates for urgent player breaks and comments on Liverpool's record signing.
