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Fifpro calls for longer half-time breaks after heat ‘wake-up call’ at Club World Cup

Half-time breaks should be extended to 20 minutes in extreme heat, the global players’ union has said

The Guardian - UK

Qatar weighs up 2029 Club World Cup bid that could mean winter tournament

Qatar has held talks with Fifa officials over potentially hosting the 2029 Club World Cup, which would almost certainly need to be held in winter

The Guardian - UK

Why FIFA Club World Cup 'showbiz circus' is no joke for 'squeezed' Scottish game

There are no Scottish teams at the FIFA Club World Cup - but PFA Scotland chief Fraser Wishart believes it doesn't bode well for the game here.

The National (Scotland)

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Empty stadiums, mismatched teams: Key talking points at FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA claimed the Club World Cup would change football ‘for the better’, but the event has had an underwhelming start.

Al Jazeera

Extreme heat poses a danger to players and fans at Club World Cup

Already controversial because of extra fixtures and Fifa involvement, the new tournament in the US is likely to be played in temperatures above 30C

The Guardian - UK

Concerns footballers play too many games and need longer breaks

Expanded tournaments have reduced the number of weeks footballers can rest after highly competitive seasons

The Independent UK

How Infantino embraced Trump and the Club World Cup as a political football

CLUB WORLD CUP 2025: Fifa’s new tournament has been divisive and Miguel Delaney outlines how it could reshape football’s future and where the power ultimately lies

The Independent UK

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FIFA Club World Cup: Why are Yamal, Salah, Ronaldo, Barcelona not playing?

From missing stars and top teams to concerns over player welfare, here are key talking points before Club World Cup.

Al Jazeera

Football life ban for ‘Capello’ but Gabon’s abuse questions are far from over

Former coach’s conduct is said to be the tip of the iceberg and Fifa continues to investigate matters related to abuse

The Guardian - UK

Dangerous heat is a real threat for the 2026 World Cup. Are teams ready?

Experts warn that cooling breaks and later kickoff times may be needed to cope with scorching temperatures when North America hosts the tournament

The Guardian - US

Soccer Calendar Strain: Players' Health At Risk

Soccer players face injury risks and burnout due to congested schedules and expanded tournaments. Rodri's Ballon d’Or win on crutches highlights the strain...

Top News

Players' union chief Busch lands key FIFPRO role

Australia will have a crucial role to play in FIFPRO going forward, with Beau Busch named president of the global players' union Asia/Oceania division.

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The Guardian - US

The USWNT won Olympic gold. Why did none of their players make the Fifpro XI?

The Guardian’s ranking of the world’s best footballers overflowed with Americans. But their fellow players largely shunned them

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Left Out of 2024 FIFPRO Men's World 11 for First Time in 17 Years

The 2024 FIFPRO Men's World 11 does not include Lionel Messi for the first time in nearly two decades.

The Independent UK

Manchester City, Real Madrid and Lionesses dominate as Fifpro 11s revealed

The annual selection is voted for by the players and based on last season’s performances

International Business Times

FIFA To Reveal Club World Cup Draw Amid Apathy, Legal Threats

The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world.

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FIFPRO Men's & Women's World 11 2024 Finalists: Full List

Rodri, Vinícius Júnior and Aitana Bonmatí headline the 2024 FIFPRO World 11 finalists.

The Conversation

Are professional footballers overworked? Their performance and wellbeing are definitely at risk

For some professional footballers, the ultimate sporting honour is to play – and hopefully win – for their country. A place in the international squad is highly prized and hard fought for.

The Guardian - UK

Weston-super-Mare’s heartbreak, Arsène Wenger and the debate over football governance

Decision to scrap FA Cup replays reopens discussion about what buckles next in an increasingly unsustainable calendar

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s leagues and Fifpro accuse Fifa of ‘abusive and anti-competitive’ acts

Europe’s domestic leagues joined forces with the global players’ union to file a formal complaint against Fifa’s imposition of the sport’s match calendar

The Independent UK

Players and leagues accuse Fifa of ‘abuse’ in landmark legal battle over football calendar

The newly expanded Club World Cup has proved a tipping point for action as Fifpro and Europe’s major leagues launch their case against Fifa and how it regulates the game

The Independent UK

Watch: Football leagues and union appeal to EU against Fifa’s packed calendar

Watch as the European Leagues umbrella body, FIFPRO players' union and Spain's LaLiga appealed to the European Union (EU) on Monday, 14 October, over Fifa's packed football calendar.

The Conversation

European court ruling finds just cause to award soccer players greater freedom of movement

Many of us have quit a job at some point in our lives – but how many have wondered if they had “just cause” to do so? Were you acting on a whim? Did your departure make life difficult for your employer? And did your desire to move on really…

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