Marcotti expecting a 'messy & long' hearing for Man City's 115 charges (0:32)

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Akanji on football calendar: I could retire at 30

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has joked that he could retire at the age of 30 as a result of the increasing number of matches in elite football's calendar.

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The new AFC Champions League format explained

AFC club competitions will undergo a revamp in the 2024-25 season -- so what exactly can we expect?

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What we know (and still don't know) about the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

With nine months to go until the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the U.S., the 32 competing teams still have no idea where they will be playing.

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De Bruyne: FIFA values money more than players

Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne said money talks louder to FIFA and UEFA as he raised concerns over the impact of a crammed calendar on players' health and performance.

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FIFPRO: Haaland's machine start proves rest value

A FIFPRO report has found that top-level footballers are under increasing "mental stress" due to fixture workload, with Erling Haaland's "machine-like" start to the season with Manchester City proving the need for a prolonged period of rest.

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Why Liverpool will be favourites vs. Real Madrid in Champions League (1:24)

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Could Man City get relegated if found guilty? (1:53)

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Madrid consider extra holidays amid burnout fears

Carlo Ancelotti has said Real Madrid's hectic fixture list this season means the club are considering giving "individual holidays" to players during the season, to avoid burnout.

Is the end of an era coming for Man City? (1:56)

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Can Liverpool cause an upset this Premier League season? (1:08)

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The transfer saga behind Chelsea's surprise move for João Félix (2:36)

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FIFA offers talks over calendar congestion

FIFA offered talks with global groups of soccer leagues and player unions to end a three-month deadlock after they threatened legal action over adding to the packed competitions calendar.

Ancelotti: Endrick has something special (0:30)

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Euro leagues file EU complaint over FIFA schedule

European leagues and player unions said on Tuesday they will formally complain to the European Commission about how FIFA adds competitions to congested fixture schedules.

Juls expects Leny Yoro to sign for Real Madrid, not Manchester United (1:23)

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Arne Slot on 'filling big shoes' at Liverpool (2:30)

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Newcastle slap a £150 million price tag on Alexander Isak (0:50)

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AFCON moves to winter due to Club World Cup

The next Africa Cup of Nations finals have been put back six months and will now be played from Dec. 21, 2025 to Jan. 18 2026, the Confederation of African (CAF) football announced on Friday.