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.
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.
Jurgen Klopp, now Red Bull's global soccer chief, labels the expanded Club World Cup the 'worst idea ever' due to extreme player workload and lack of recovery. While many agree, others argue its global benefits and financial incentives.
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.
The football world is buzzing with major news: Jamie Vardy linked to Crystal Palace, Lamine Yamal set for Messi's No. 10, Chelsea chasing Rodrygo, and Pepe Reina's retirement highlight today's top stories.
Lega Serie A has unveiled its 2025/26 transfer window schedule, featuring a unique early summer window from June 2-21 for Inter Milan and Juventus due to their FIFA Club World Cup participation, alongside the usual July 1-Sept 2 summer and Jan 2-Feb 3 winter periods.
