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Pressure mounts to address player health concerns amid congested soccer calendar

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Overview

  • Increased demands raising fears about burnout and wellbeing of top players.
  • Suggestions made to limit number of appearances to protect players.
  • Scheduling disruptions from Covid-19 and World Cup adding to hectic match calendar.
  • Changes coming to Champions League format, new Club World Cup planned.
  • Players' union warns of dangers to health and performance from extreme congestion.