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PFA chief raises fresh concerns over ‘shattered’ players as he admits fans are not getting value for money

Maheta Malongo believes fans are not seeing players like Cole Palmer at their best because they are ‘shattered’

The Independent UK

‘Even bankers aren’t taking that much’: Bosman at 30 and what the future holds for transfers

Revolution is still being sought three decades after the landmark free-transfer ruling with a Dutch lawyer calling for a collective bargaining agreement for players

The Guardian - UK

‘Inevitable’—Players, Clubs Threaten Legal Action Against Premier League Over New Rules

Proposed spending rules in the Premier League which could be implemented in the near future have caused quite a stir.

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Saturday’s briefing: Kane becomes Bayern centurion and Palmer ruled out

Kane hit a double to bring up his ton in just 104 games.

The Independent UK

The tension has been escalating – PFA chief feels strike threat not gone away

Many players will have shortened off-seasons due to the Club World Cup.

The Independent UK

PFA chief Molango voices concern over effects of post-season tours on players

The PFA chief executive Maheta Molango has voiced concern over post-season tours and the added workload they put on players after a packed campaign

The Guardian - UK

Diarra verdict a landmark day which could alter balance of football power

There may not be wholesale reform but the ruling by the court of justice of the EU over transfers makes change more likely

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New Club World Cup explained: Format, teams and why it’s controversial

A vastly expanded competition is set to play havoc on the club football schedule

The Independent UK

‘Real eye opener’: PFA’s training camp keeps released players fighting fit

The project provides those without a club an opportunity to stay in shape as they attempt to earn new contracts elsewhere in the football pyramid

The Guardian - UK

Loophole encouraging sale of academy talent is ‘nonsensical’, says PFA

Maheta Molango, the PFA’s chief executive, criticised the loophole that encourages clubs to sell academy products in order to balance the books

The Guardian - UK

Footballers’ unions take legal action against FIFA over ‘unworkable’ calendar

PFA chief executive Maheta Molango says football cannot be “exempt” from labour laws.

The Independent UK

Are more footballers set to suffer from burnout? PFA Chief Warns Of Consequences

The intense load footballers have to endure nowadays is destroying the spectacle of the game according to PFA Chief Executive, Maheta Molango.

International Business Times UK

Manchester City claim last Fifa Club World Cup before glitzy revamp

Manchester City supporters can now join those of their cross-town rivals Manchester United in singing the boast: "We've won it all."

Radio France Internationale

FIFA criticised over player welfare following expanded Club World Cup plan

FIFA have been criticised over player welfare following their expanded Club World Cup plans.

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The Independent UK

Fifa criticised over player welfare concerns following expanded Club World Cup plan

World football’s governing body set out further detail about the 2025 tournament on Sunday

The Independent UK

The money is helping families now – Penny Watson praises new dementia fund

The Brain Health Fund, set up by the PFA and the Premier League, has made £1million available to support affected ex-players.

The Independent UK

Fund for footballers suffering from dementia launched by PFA and Premier League

Former players affected by neurodegenerative disease, and their families, will be able to apply for financial support.

The Independent UK

We are sleepwalking into a disaster – PFA chief worried about demands on players

Premier League matches are set to last comfortably longer than 100 minutes on average in the season ahead.

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The Independent UK

PFA chief says new approach to added time ‘changing game we fell in love with’

Referees in competitions around the world have been instructed to more accurately measure time lost to stoppages this season.

The Guardian - UK

‘Disappointed’ England squad pause Women’s World Cup bonus talks with FA

England have paused discussions with the FA over performance-related bonuses until after the Women’s World Cup

The Independent UK

PFA chief hails value of collective bargaining agreements amid Lionesses dispute

Australia and United States players are expected to receive bonuses from their federations on top of FIFA prize money.

Daily Mirror

Air miles clocked up by every Premier League team as PFA chief slams calendar

A number of Premier League teams will be back in action as early as the start of July as fears grow over the amount of games being played by top professional players

The Independent UK

Government and PFA want review of pitch perimeter safety after serious injury

Sports Minister Stuart Andrew and PFA chief executive Maheta Molango have written to the football authorities.

Daily Mirror

Premier League salary cap: How it would work and why Chelsea and Man Utd would be in breach

The league is to discuss the introduction of wage spending limits at its AGM this week as it seeks to protect its competitiveness. But with Champions League revenues expected to grow by another £1bn in 2024/25 it is unlikely to solve the gap in wealth

Daily Mirror

Trent Alexander-Arnold's new initiative supporting young footballers who don't make it

England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is one academy player who made the cut, but many others who come through the ranks aren't as lucky as the Liverpool star

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