Overview

• Guardiola said he understood Klopp’s warning about fixture congestion based on their previous calendar discussions at UEFA meetings.
• He cautioned that the three-week gap between the Club World Cup final and the Premier League opener may leave his squad physically drained.
• Manchester City will face Al-Hilal in Monday’s round of 16 in Orlando as they pursue the inaugural 32-team title.
• FIFPro’s recommendation for a mandatory four-week summer break remains unacted upon by FIFA.
• Organisers have suspended or delayed multiple matches due to extreme heat and storm warnings at U.S. venues.