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FIFA eyes 72-hour rest rule as club World Cup sparks

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It is not certain, however, that this consensus will lead to a binding agreement , given that FIFPRO , the global players' union, did not take part in the discussions.

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  • FIFA reached consensus with some players' representatives on a 72-hour rest period between matches.
  • Talks included agreement on a minimum 21-day holiday for players at season's end. 21s
  • The global players' union FIFPRO did not participate in the discussions. 33s
  • FIFA did not specify which unions attended the talks. 43s
  • Strict enforcement of a 72-hour rest could require major changes to match schedules and TV deals. 1m 0s
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