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FIFPRO Warns of Player Burnout Amid Increasing Match Schedules

New report highlights the physical and mental toll on top footballers, urging reforms to protect their health and careers.

  • Jude Bellingham's extensive playing time raises concerns about long-term health impacts.
  • Erling Haaland's strong season start attributed to a rare full summer break.
  • Phil Foden and other players show signs of fatigue and injury from overloaded schedules.
  • FIFPRO's legal actions challenge FIFA's expansion of international competitions.
  • The report calls for better management of player workloads to prevent burnout and injuries.
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