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FIFPRO Sues FIFA Over Expanded Club World Cup and Unveils 12-Point Player Welfare Plan

The union’s Delphi study recommends at least eight weeks of off-season break to protect players from overload

Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group K - Andorra v England - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - June 7, 2025 England's Jude Bellingham shakes hands with the Andorra players before the match Action Images via Reuters/Albert Gea/File Photo
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Overview

  • The study, conducted with 70 medical and performance experts, sets out 12 minimum safeguards including a four-week off-season blackout and a four-week retraining period
  • FIFPRO and European Leagues filed a lawsuit accusing FIFA of overloading players with the 32-team Club World Cup schedule and failing to consult stakeholders
  • The expanded tournament runs from June 14 to July 13 in the United States, leaving as little as five weeks of rest before the Premier League season begins
  • The plan calls for a minimum one-week mid-season break, mandatory weekly rest days and measures to manage travel fatigue after long-haul flights
  • England coach Thomas Tuchel warned that Liverpool and Arsenal will gain a competitive edge in the next Premier League season by avoiding the tournament and securing longer recovery time