FIFA and player representatives have agreed on a minimum 72-hour rest between matches and a 21-day holiday each season to enhance player welfare. Discussions, coinciding with the Club World Cup final,

FIFA says players' representatives and the sport's governing body have reached a consensus on the need for a period of rest of 72 hours between matches, and agreed that players should enjoy a minimum of 21 days of holidays at the end of each season.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has labeled the FIFA Club World Cup "dangerous," with high temperatures expected to hit Sunday's final against Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey

Fernandez has joined the voices who have called on FIFA to consider changes ahead of next summer's men's World Cup.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has raised serious concerns about the extreme heat players are facing at the Club World Cup in the United States, describing the conditions as "very dangerous."

Chelsea's Club World Cup match with Benfica was suspended with only minutes remaining due to safety concerns. After 86 minutes had been played, the referee blew his whistle and told the players to leave the pitch, with the American crowd urged to find shelter in a message displayed on the big screen.

The Women's Euros begin in Switzerland today - with extreme heat warnings in place. Security measures have had to be relaxed by UEFA for the opening matches so fans can bring in water bottles. Players have already seen the impact of heatwaves this summer at the men's Club World Cup in the US.

Enzo Maresca admits it is “impossible” for his Chelsea players to train properly in the extreme Philadelphia heat as they prepare for their final FIFA Club World Cup group match against ...

The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge remains full of uncertainties. Blues fans are wondering which players will stay and which will leave this summer. Chelsea need a balance between promising youth and

Soaring temperatures at this year's Club World Cup have raised concerns over afternoon kickoff times at the 2026 World Cup, as the expanded tournament poses logistical challenges for organisers.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández heads into Sunday's Club World Cup final wary of the weather, along with Paris Saint-Germain. “Honestly, the heat is incredible,” Fernandez said Friday. “The other day I got a little dizzy during a play.