UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and Player Union FIFPRO president David Terrier called on Monday for action to protect the health of the player, warning that the busy agenda calendar has reached a turning point.
Their joint explanation came after Barcelona coach Hansi Flick’s criticism of the handling of Spain of the Lies injury of Lamine Yamal, in which he said that the 18-year-old painkillers got to play in world cup qualifications despite complaining about discomfort.
Paris St. Germain said this month that they were looking for corrective measures and accused France’s medical staff to ignore their recommendations on injury risks after Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue returned to the wounded club.
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France’s Players’ Union (UNFP) has also blamed the international calendar for risking the health of players.
Ceferin and Terrier, who met in Albania last week, urged UEFA, associations, competitions, clubs and trade unions to work together to protect the well -being of players and at the same time maintain the values of the European football pyramid.
«Our collaboration with FIFPRO Europe reflects a shared responsibility to protect the health of the players and to strengthen the basis of the game,» said Ceferin.
«National team football remains a pillar of the identity and unity of Europe. As the demands on players grow, it is more important than ever to work together – with national associations, competitions, clubs and players – to find balanced solutions for the future of sport.» Terrier said there was a collective responsibility to take action. «We all acknowledge that the calendar has reached a turning point,» he said.
«In Europe we are lucky to have the tools and partners-included clubs, competitions and national associations to build protocols that protect the well-being of players and ensure that both the national team and club football continue to inspire, unite and grow.»
Published on September 15, 2025
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