⚽ Florentino Pérez Slams “Inhumane” Schedule, Compares Bellingham to Beckham
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Bellingham Under Pressure: 251 Matches by Age 21
Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, voiced strong concerns about the demanding 2024/25 football calendar during the club’s General Assembly. He emphasized the strain on players, drawing a comparison between Jude Bellingham and David Beckham.
“Bellingham, at just 21 years old, will have played 251 matches. At the same age, Beckham had only played 54,” Pérez said.
“No Time to Rest”
Pérez highlighted the physical and mental toll the packed schedule places on athletes:
“The lack of rest and all these matches affect players’ health. The physical and mental pressure is disproportionate. There’s no time to recover, which increases the risk of injuries.”
This issue has become a global talking point, particularly with the introduction of new formats for the Champions League and the Club World Cup.
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