"Daily Mail" reported that FIFA proposed to abolish the intensive schedule that seriously threatens the health of players, and proposed to enforce a 72-hour interval between games.

The move will cause serious disruption to the schedules of clubs competing in the Europa League or UEFA Europa League, but it stems from widespread concerns about players' workload throughout the season. Under the plan, Palace's tight schedule of three games in the six days before Christmas will become a thing of the past.

FIFA said it met with 30 players unions at a summit in Morocco, although it did not include representatives from the World Professional Footballers' Association, which claimed FIFA was promoting "fake unions."

The idea of ​​assisting players, including a three-day rest period, has been initially included on the agenda for further consideration, but FIFA cannot make a unilateral decision without the consent of other relevant parties. Any changes will not be implemented until the new international calendar comes into effect in 2031. Discussions are currently underway on changes to the calendar. The recommendation for a seventy-two-hour rest period has been around for decades but has always been unenforceable.

Despite the dissatisfaction surrounding the debate and negotiation process surrounding the legal change, the specific details of the mandatory break will be seen as a positive step by Premier League teams, who have long advocated for a lighter fixture load. Since the 2022-23 season, Manchester United has gone through 46 games without three days' rest, mainly between European games and the Premier League.

Chelsea was plagued by this problem for four out of five weeks during a period at the end of last year. The worst time was from Thursday's game against Djurgarden to the following Sunday's away game against Newcastle United at noon, with a gap of only 62 hours.

This has been an increasingly common problem in recent years, with Manchester City having been given only a 46-hour break over the Christmas period of the 2019-20 season and lodged a complaint with league officials. Klopp called that festive schedule a crime at the time and things have improved significantly since then.

Former Real Madrid coach Ancelotti criticized players for a lack of rest last season, and his comments may surprise his colleagues in the Premier League. La Liga teams are often cited as being given more rest by La Liga before Champions League games, but statistics show Real Madrid are among the worst affected.

At the same time, FIFA is organizing a $20 million fund to provide support for players who are struggling to receive full salaries from clubs in financial difficulties.