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Football injuries ‘up 20 percent’ in Europe’s top leagues

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Injuries in Europe’s top five divisions increased by 20 percent during the 2021/22 season. Clubs paid a record-breaking $550 million for injuries last season. The Premier League had the greatest injury expense at £185 million, followed by La Liga at £109 million. Football injuries in Europe’s top five divisions increased by 20 percent during the … Read more

‘Dead in its tracks’ – FIFPro chief convinced biennial World Cup won’t happen

'Dead in its tracks' - FIFPro chief convinced biennial World Cup won't happen

BRUSSELS, Oct 27, 2021 (AFP) – The head of global footballers’ union FIFPro is confident a plan to hold the men’s World Cup every two years is “dead in its tracks” and insists FIFA should do more to promote the women’s version instead. FIFA will hold a summit in December with president Gianni Infantino still hoping … Read more