PFA Chief Criticizes Club World Cup for Impact on Players' Performance
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Summary
The Club World Cup is criticized for devaluing football due to players' inability to perform properly in high temperatures, as highlighted by PFA chief executive Maheta Molango. Ten Juventus players requested substitutions during a match in Miami due to extreme heat and low crowds.
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· 2 pulledThe Club World Cup is devaluing football because players cannot perform properly, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.
Ten Juventus players asked to be substituted during their 1-0 defeat by Real Madrid, with the last-16 game in Miami on Tuesday played in temperatures reaching 30C and humidity of 70%.
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