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FIFA finally removes an extra international break – it’s good news for football
International football’s calendar is finally getting a sensible tweak. From 2026, the traditional September and October windows will be combined into one extended block, with national teams permitted up to four fixtures across a 16-day camp. The November and March windows remain as two-match breaks. It sounds technical, but the…
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Footballers need a break – the Club World Cup is crazy
It’s June 2025, and footballers should be sipping mojitos on a beach, recharging after a grueling season. Instead, they’re sprinting across sweltering U.S. pitches, dodging thunderstorms, and battling exhaustion in FIFA’s shiny new 32-team Club World Cup. The tournament, running from June 15 to July 13, has turned the traditional…
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