'Stop this massacre': French football union blasts Club World Cup and FIFA over player welfare

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'Stop this massacre': French football union blasts Club World Cup and FIFA over player welfare  The UNFP has condemned the Club World Cup, citing the negative impact on player health and accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of ignoring these issues.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/30/stop-this-massacre-french-football-union-blasts-club-world-cup-and-fifa-over-player-welfar  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00France's union of professional football players has sounded the alarm over the FIFA Club World Cup,

00:08saying it is, quote, urgent to stop this massacre, amid ongoing concerns over player welfare.

00:17It's also accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of ignoring the physical and mental health of players for financial gain,

00:25despite the impact congested calendars have on players worldwide.

00:30The newly expanded tournament involving 32 teams has faced pushback since it was announced,

00:36but went ahead against the backdrop of legal challenges in Europe and strike threats.

00:43Days before the start of the month-long Club World Cup, football chiefs faced renewed calls to safeguard players,

00:50overgrowing fears of injuries and burnout.

00:53While the remaining 16 teams at the tournament in the US battled it out for a place in the final on the 13th of July,

01:00some French clubs have already resumed training for the upcoming season.

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