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India Today
3 days ago
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- India Today
Real Madrid vs Al Hilal, FIFA Club World Cup: Stage set for Xabi era's unveiling
Xabi Alonso faces his biggest managerial challenge yet as he prepares to take charge of his first professional match with Real Madrid on June 19, against Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. After an impressive stint with Bayer Leverkusen—where he transformed them into a title-winning side—Alonso now returns to his former club, but this time with the responsibility of pulling them out of a trophyless Madrid endured a rare season without silverware, prompting a managerial change and raising expectations for Alonso to deliver immediate results. As a player, he was known for composure and vision in midfield, and fans now hope he brings that same clarity to a squad full of stars but short on recent his first outing, Alonso is expected to line up new signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen alongside Fran Garca and Raul Asencio in defence. Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Federico Valverde are likely to marshal the midfield. With Kylian Mbappe potentially sidelined by illness, Alonso could be forced into some early attacking reshuffles. On the opposite touchline, former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi also makes his Al Hilal debut. After leaving the Italian side following their Champions League final loss to PSG, Inzaghi now leads the ambitious Saudi Pro League team aiming for a strong global showing. The clash offers an intriguing tactical duel between two high-profile managers beginning new is Real Madrid vs Al Hilal, FIFA Club World Cup match?advertisementThe FIFA Club World Cup clash between Real Madrid vs Al Hilal match is on June 19, 12: AM (IST).Where is Real Madrid vs Al Hilal being played? The FIFA Club World Cup clash between Real Madrid vs Al Hilal match will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA. Where can I watch Real Madrid vs Al Hilal, FIFA CWC 2025 in India?Football fans in India can log on to DAZN to enjoy live streaming of the FIFA Club World Cup clash between Real Madrid vs Al HilalThe match will not be broadcasted on TV in India.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
FIFPro says research shows footballers need mid-season break
Professional football must adopt match limits, mid-season breaks and compulsory summer holidays to safeguard players, a report commissioned by international union FIFPro said on Thursday. FIFPro said in a statement a study of 'calendar congestion and excessive workload' by 70 specialists working in professional men's football for clubs and national teams had recommended safety standards which, it said, international football lacks. It made 12 recommendations and highlighted several in a press release. These included mandatory four-week off-season breaks, with two of those commitment free and mandatory mid-season breaks. It also wanted minimum four-week retraining periods after off-season breaks before players return to competition To manage travel fatigue management football should ensure rest periods after long-haul flights Specific workload safeguards should be introduced for players under 21. It also urged 'seasonal match limits and fixture congestion controls'. 'Decoding the human body, performance, and sport-related injuries will be a lifelong scientific exercise for all of us,' Dr. Darren Burgess, Chair of the FIFPro High-Performance Advisory Network, said. ALSO READ | Who will play FIFA CWC 2025? 'However, the results of this study show that there are certain minimum standards such as adequate rest between matches, and proper off-season breaks, that are common sense, aligned with scientific evidence and, above all, required by global occupational health and safety standards.' The Dutch-based organisation released the report three days before Sunday's kick off of FIFA's expanded mid-summer Club World Cup in the United States. FIFPro has led criticism of the lucrative 32-team tournament which has been crammed into an already overloaded schedule.
