Barcelona Player Criticizes Club World Cup Again
French defender Jules Koundé of Barcelona has once again criticized the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup being held in the United States.
Koundé wrote on his X account: "Some teams started the season in July 2024, and we are now in July 2025 and they are still playing."
He refers to the increasing number of tournaments and matches that are continually being added for financial purposes, disregarding the health and well-being of players.
The player is among the most vocal football celebrities making statements of this kind, alongside German coach Jürgen Klopp.
Koundé wrote on his X account: "Some teams started the season in July 2024, and we are now in July 2025 and they are still playing."
He refers to the increasing number of tournaments and matches that are continually being added for financial purposes, disregarding the health and well-being of players.
The player is among the most vocal football celebrities making statements of this kind, alongside German coach Jürgen Klopp.
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