FIFA President Infantino Defends Player Welfare Amid Expanded Tournaments
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed concerns about player welfare in light of FIFA's decision to expand tournaments, including the introduction of a 32-team Club World Cup. Speaking to CNN, Infantino emphasized that FIFA is careful with the calendar and player health, arguing that the impact of the new Club World Cup on players would be minimal. He also mentioned the ongoing work of a FIFA taskforce, led by Arsene Wenger, which is analyzing the impact of these changes on player welfare.
Key Points
FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists that player welfare is a key consideration for FIFA.
Critics, including FIFPRO, LaLiga, and European leagues, have filed a complaint against FIFA for 'calendar abuse' due to expanded tournaments.
Infantino claims the new 32-team Club World Cup, held once every four years, will have a limited impact on player welfare.
He argues that the number of games is balanced out by the fact that only a few teams and players reach the final stages of competitions.
A FIFA taskforce, led by Arsene Wenger, is currently analyzing the impact of the Club World Cup on player welfare.
