The French National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) has sharply criticized the Club World Cup in the United States and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FOCUS reported.
"From his ivory tower, the head of FIFA is indifferent to the fate of world's top players, while "his" Club World Cup proves that there is an urgent need to end this bloodbath. He disregards the physical and mental health of players for extra dollars, while simultaneously mocking and ignoring agreements that almost everywhere provide for a mandatory three-week rest period for players before the season.
And this despite the unequivocal request of the European Court to abandon the politics of hegemony and to include in the decision-making process the participants - players, coaches, doctors - and the clubs, who are now simply faced with a fait accompli.
He does not care that PSG played its 62nd match of the season this Sunday, while 4 Ligue 1 clubs have already resumed training in preparation for the 2025/2026 season. Having tried to defend its position, the French champion no longer has the slightest hope of adjusting its internal calendar.
Let's imagine that PSG plays its 65th match of the season in New York, where the final of the current Club World Cup will be held. Luis Enrique will then have just two weeks to prepare his team for the start of the championship. Mr. Infantino, what do you say?“ - reads the statement published on the UNFP website.