Sisyphus, in Greek mythology, was condemned by the gods to push a boulder up a hill and then repeat the task eternally after it always tumbled back down just as he was about to reach the top. In football terms for Sisyphus read FIFPro.
The world players’ association has been railing for much of the last three decades about the inequitable burden on its members. These range from the indignity of being treated like cattle in the transfer market to, most important, the health-battering ever-escalating pressure of fixtures.
FIFPro has long called for better management of player workload by clubs, leagues and governing bodies to ensure the health and well-being of players.
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