November 21 – The world players’ union Fifpro has repeated its warning that strike action cannot be ruled out if the expanded Club World Cup goes ahead amid ongoing concerns about the physical and mental impact on players as a result of an increasingly congested schedule.
The FIFA-run tournament in the United States next summer is being increased from seven teams to 32 teams but its new format has faced a fierce backlash.
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