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flag Top women's soccer players, including Aitana Bonmati, played over 50 matches in 2024-25 with insufficient rest, causing injuries and prompting calls for mandatory rest periods.

flag A new report by FIFPRO reveals that top women's soccer players, including Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati, played 50 or more matches in the 2024-25 season, with Bonmati playing 60 games and having less than five days of recovery between 57% of them, leading to a season-ending fibula fracture. flag The global players' union is urging FIFA to implement mandatory rest periods to address the physical and mental toll of excessive competition, citing risks of burnout and long-term injury. flag The report highlights disparities in playing time, with some players in France and Germany playing as few as 13 or 14 matches, underscoring the need for balanced, sustainable calendars across leagues.

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