The world of football is currently teetering on the precipice of an unprecedented player strike, fueled by escalating concerns about player burnout and overexertion. The traditional discussion around player welfare has intensified, especially following expanding competitions and tighter match schedules. Top athletes are voicing their struggles, and the grim specter of a strike looms larger
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In the contemporary landscape of professional football, players are faced with an unprecedented challenge: fixture congestion. The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) has made it clear that it is taking legal action against FIFA due to the overwhelming increase in match schedules. The situation has reached a boiling point, with prominent figures in the sport, such
In the world of elite football, the relentless pace of the game can take a significant toll on athletes. This reality was succinctly captured by Manuel Akanji, a defender for Manchester City, who recently broached the subject of potential early retirement due to the grueling fixture schedule. At just 29 years old, Akanji’s tongue-in-cheek remark