Why some footballers threaten strike over excessive playing time Some male footballers have said that excessive playing time could be detri...

 Why some footballers threaten strike over excessive playing time

Some male footballers have said that excessive playing time could be detrimental to their health and career prospects, prompting some to threaten strike action.

A report has found that injuries among players at Europe's top five clubs have increased by more than a third in the past four years. Football Some of the reports

A report from the players' union has found that some of the top players spend 88 percent of their careers training, playing and travelling, playing for their clubs or countries.

The workload for players is increasing as competitions expand across Europe.