FIFPRO urges calendar overhaul as Club World Cup players face burnout risk |30 September 2025

FIFPRO urges calendar overhaul as Club World Cup players face burnout risk

Soccer bodies must urgently find a way to have more balanced competition calendars while providing adequate rest and recovery periods for players who are nearing breaking point without proper off-seasons, players' union FIFPRO has warned.

In its player workload monitoring report looking into the 2024-25 season, FIFPRO provided evidence of rising health and performance risks due to calendar congestion, especially for players who took part in the Club World Cup.

To continue reading, please click here to subscribe to Seychelles NATION’s e copy