“It is no longer a fair system. Fifa generates huge money now, and players are expected to be with their international teams for up to two months; we calculate the World Cup involves 22,000 man-hours. The clubs should be given substantial payment to compensate.”
“It is inconsistent to complain on the one hand about the burden of the overloaded international calendar and at the same time propose additional matches.”
“We of course hope there are no injuries in the World Cup, but we have also made a declaration to back any club which wishes to take similar cases to this.”
