Player Welfare, Injury Fears and Boredom: Has the Extended International Break Worked?
Key Highlights Major club stars, including Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Cody Gakpo, and Raphinha, have suffered injuries during the extended international window. Player welfare concerns have escalated, prompting the Norwegian players’ union (NISO) to publicly demand clearer guidelines regarding player workload and recovery times. Tensions are mounting between domestic clubs and national teams, with Bournemouth ...