Peter Lawwell gets tough as Celtic chairman takes aim at 'maxed out' football calendar and impossible player demand
dailyrecord.co.ukPeter Lawwell says the football calendar has reached capacity and asking players to be at their peak amid the game barrage is borderline impossible.The Celtic chairman was made a vice-chairman of the European Clubs' Association last month, and has called for player welfare to be protected.
2026's World Cup will see the tournament expanded to 48 teams but already, the Euros have been expanded to 24 as of the 2016 tournament.
By the time the 2028 edition rolls around, FIFA's 32-team World Club Cup event effectively comes in for Confederations Cup by being played every four years.
Champions League and Europa League formats are changing to ensure clubs play eight first-phase matches rather than six, and Lawwell has got tough, insisting action is needed.
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