Player Workload Study: holidays & pre-season preparations shortened due to overloaded calendar (FIFPRO)

News Tank Football - Paris - News #413441 - Published on 30/09/25 at 17:05
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FIFPRO: 2024-25 Overworked and Under Protected - Player Health & Performance Impact - ©  FIFPRO

• 14% of the footballers taking part in Euro 2024 in Germany had the recommended 28 days off at the end of the 2023-24 season and 15% had a 28-day preparation phase before starting the 2024-25 season;
• 9% of the participants in the Copa América 2024 who play in the European Top 5 leagues had four weeks off and 4% had 28 days of pre-season...

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FIFPRO: 2024-25 Overworked and Under Protected - Player Health & Performance Impact - ©  FIFPRO

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