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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Sport
Ziyad Jamal

Manchester City Midfielder Bernardo Silva Takes Aim At Intense Football Schedule

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva is not happy with players being expected to play in a higher number of matches. (Credit: Phil Noble/Reuters)

A major topic in the footballing landscape over the past few years has centred around the increased number of games that players are now required to compete in and the subsequent effects of that.

The number of matches which players from the elite clubs are expected to play in is set to increase from 2025 as the FIFA Club World Cup will expand to 32 teams and be played every four years over the course of the summer months.

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