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PFA chief defends Cole Palmer after England withdrawal as he hits out at ‘sick’ schedule

Cole Palmer was one of five England players to pull out of Thomas Tuchel’s squad last week

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Wednesday’s briefing: Glasner eyes leaving gift and Madueke shifts focus

Phil Foden’s England omission brought the question of football’s gruelling schedule back on to the agenda.

The Independent UK · May 27

Phil Foden ‘victim of football’s crazy calendar’ – Maheta Molango

The Manchester City midfielder was named PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 2024 but was not selected for this summer’s World Cup.

The Independent UK · May 26

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 · Feb 26

‘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 · Dec 15, 2025

‘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.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 13, 2025

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 · Sep 27, 2025

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 · Jul 2, 2025

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 · Jun 2, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024