Players’ union warns mid-season World Cup raises injury risk Qatar World Cup 2022

Footballers heading to this month’s World Cup in Qatar face increased risk of injury and stress due to a packed schedule, the global players’ union FIFPRO said in a report.

The report, published on Tuesday, highlighted the lack of recovery time that players will have upon the conclusion of the World Cup.

Europe’s top leagues have just entered a mid-season break to accommodate the tournament in Qatar, which runs from November 20 to…