FIFPRO: ‘Risk to player health rising’ ahead of 2026 World Cup

FIFPRO: ‘Risk to player health rising’ ahead of 2026 World Cup

A FIFPRO report on the 2024-25 football season highlights concerns over the amount of football players in the men’s game are playing. Key findings cover several areas of concern, perhaps most notably continued calendar congestion and extreme heat. The  put an enormous strain on the players, with some, such as , having their seasons stretch over almost an entire year as a result. The report notes that Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Ma…