87 m. ago Fifa agrees to mandatory rest periods to help protect players from burnout

Players’ union demands 72-hour rest between gamesFifa maintains focus on creating more global eventsThe global players’ union, Fifpro, has secured a significant victory in its battle to protect top stars against injury and burnout, with Fifa agreeing to the principle of introducing mandatory rest periods.After talks in New York on Saturday, on the eve of the Club World Cup final, involving the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, and senior Fifpro officials, the world governing body released a statement saying both parties had reached a consensus on the need for a 72-hour gap between games during the season, as well as a three-week period of rest during the summer. Fifa’s launch of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup has led to fresh concerns being raised about player welfare, with Fifpro and the Professional Footballers’ Association filing a lawsuit with the EU last year accusing Fifa of abusing its dominant position by expanding the fixture calendar without consultation. Continue rea...

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2 h. ago Starmer accuses Farage of WANTING his 'migrant merry go round' Channel boats deal to fail

Keir Starmer insisted Nigel Farage would become 'irrelevant' if illegal immigration comes under control as he desperately defended the pact with France.

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4 h. ago PM makes Germany small boat demand as he takes another swipe at Nigel Farage

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6 h. ago Keir Starmer's ratings plunge to new record low after benefits shambles and Reeves' tears... with tax rise fears mounting

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10 h. ago Labour's leader in Wales joins demands for 'wealth tax' as Rachel Reeves desperately tries to get a grip on '£30bn' hole in public finances

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