. mulls longer half-time breaks, more frequent cooling pauses to protect players The extreme heat at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup has triggered a strong warning from global footballers’ union FIFPro. FIFPro said the scorching temperatures during matches in the U.S. should be a “wake-up call” for FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Players have struggled under the sun, with some matches kicking off at midday or 3:00 pm local time. Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente described the conditions as “impossible” after their 4-0 defeat to PSG in…
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