Players union warns FIFA not overlook health implications of new tournaments


FILE PHOTO: FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a speech at the 68th Ordinary CONMEBOL Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 12, 2018. REUTERS/Martin Acosta

ZURICH (Reuters) - The well-being and health of footballers must be a priority for global soccer body FIFA as it makes plans for two major new international soccer tournaments, the world players' union said on Thursday.

FIFPro said in a statement that it would be neglecting its duty if it did not look at the impact on players' health of FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ambitious plans for a global Nations League and a revamped 24-team Club World Cup.

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