Carragher calls out FIFA, UEFA over new rules that affects Liverpool

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has called out football governing body FIFA and UEFA over game time for football players across the globe.

With the introduction of FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup, players will be forced to play more game time.

To accommodate FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup in the future, the Africa Cup of Nations could be moved forward rather than it’s usual two years at everyone Government parastatals.

Carragher who is not pleased with the latest development has now labeled the situation a ‘joke’ as the health of players isn’t being considered.

The former Liverpool star is not keen on the changes and vented his frustration on social media. “The amount of football we ask the top players to play is beyond a joke,” Carragher posted on X. “The quality drops & more importantly the injuries rise. @FIFPRO will have more battles on their hands with @UEFA @FIFAcom going forward.”

African players will be unaffected during the 2024-25 season as the tournament isn’t until the following year, but 25-26 could be brutal.

With the season starting in August, African players will then jet off for AFCON in December before returning to Premier League action.