UNFP’s fight over the Fifa Club World Cup is not just about one event, it’s about the future of the sport. Moises Caicedo #25 of Chelsea FC responds after sustaining a leg injury, while teammates Enzo Fernandez #8 and Romeo Lavia #45 watched him during the Fifa Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match against SL Benfica. (Getty Images via AFP) France’s trade union of professional football players (UNFP) has Slammed Fifa’s new club World Championships, called a ‘mass of lasedy’, a safe -packed schedules. The tournament has caused great concerns about the health of players. The UNFP has accused Fifa President Gianni Infantino of ignoring the problem. The UNFP’s eruption The UNFP expressed their anger against the club’s world championships for pushing players to their limits. They called out Fifa boss Gianni Infantino and said he was out of touch and live ‘in an ivory tower’ while players suffer. According to the UNFP, the tournament, with 32 top teams, is about money than caring for the sports stars. “The incongruity of the situation is not lost to anyone, except that Gianni Infantino and its flatterers naturally,” the UNFP said. Tight schedule and FIFA Club World Cup. The Fifa Club World Cup comes immediately after an already exhausting season, leaving players without time to rest. Most countries have rules that soccer players give at least three weeks between seasons, but due to the ongoing tournament, this is not possible. For example, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stars such as Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue went directly from the Champions League to play for France, and then to the US for the World Cup. This incessant schedule can lead to burnout and injuries. Impact on clubs and national teams The timing of the Fifa Club World Cup causes chaos for clubs such as PSG, which is already practicing for the Ligue 1 season starting in mid-August. Players do not get the rest they need, which can affect their performance. The UNFP also pointed out that France’s national team could suffer, as coach Didier Deschamps was preparing for 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September. “A delay in the preparation that should also worry Didier Deschamps,” the UNFP noted. UNFP’s call to protect players The UNFP is demanding change by saying, “It’s urgent to stop this slaughter.” They want FIFA to respect the right of players to rest and reconsider the overcrowded calendar. The union also questioned Infantino: “What do you say, Mr. Infantino?” The bigger picture of UNFP’s struggle over the Fifa Club World Cup is not just about one event, it’s about the future of the sport. With legal fights and strike threats already in the air, the UNFP statement on FIFA shows that has to balance to make money to keep players healthy. If they do not, the sport can lose its brilliance.
France’s football union hits Fifa Club World Cup; Call it ‘slaughter’ for players | Mint
