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.