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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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PFA chief Molango voices concern over effects of post-season tours on players

Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United in action against Asean All-Stars
Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United (left) in action against Asean All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur. United expect to generate £10m from the post-season trip. Photograph: Fazry Ismail/EPA

Maheta Molango, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, has voiced concern over post-season tours given the added workload they put on players immediately after a packed campaign. Manchester United’s controversy-ridden trip to Malaysia and Hong Kong is the latest example in a trend some fear is damaging athletes’ health.

“We’re all mindful and understand some of the financial dynamics the club goes through, but the reality is that quite a few players have expressed concern,” Molango said. “We have expressed concern about these post-season tours.”

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