US EditionFrench Soccer Union Blasts Club World Cup over "Massacre" of Player Welfare
- On Sunday, France's union of professional footballers strongly criticized FIFA's Club World Cup, emphasizing the urgent need to halt what they described as a "massacre" due to excessive player workloads.
- The UNFP's condemnations follow longstanding protests by player unions against drastic workload increases, amid congested calendars and player welfare concerns.
- The month-long Club World Cup involves 32 top teams, including Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain, and takes place after an exhausting season amid strike threats and legal challenges.
- The UNFP criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino for being detached from the struggles faced by players dealing with intense schedules and warned that the additional matches could negatively affect the national team's performance.
- These clashes highlight tensions over FIFA's calendar, as player unions demand rest periods and signal potential strikes, while teams like Manchester City and PSG face risks of injuries and burnout.
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The union of professional football players in France issued a strong attack on the Club World Cup on Sunday, claiming that it is “urgent to stop this massacre” amid ongoing concerns about the extreme workload of players. UNFP also accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of living “in an ivory tower” by ignoring the impact that congested calendars have on players all over the world. It is not the first time this criticism has taken place, of whic…
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