The Barcelona defender Jules Koundé has once again voiced frustration over the unrelenting demands of the football calendar, claiming that “over-consumption” is damaging the sport’s ecosystem and diminishing appreciation of the game.
Barcelona star Jules Koundé hits out at ‘relentless’ football calendar
- Last updated on: September 3, 2025
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last updated on: September 3, 2025
The Barcelona defender Jules Koundé has once again voiced frustration over the unrelenting demands of the football calendar, claiming that “over-consumption” is damaging the sport’s ecosystem and diminishing appreciation of the game.
The 26-year-old France international, who has repeatedly called out football’s governing bodies over the physical and mental toll of a calendar that allows for minimal rest, is back in the frame for club and country after recovering from a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the final weeks of last season.
Koundé hit out at La Liga officials last season after a rearranged match against Osasuna was scheduled three days after an international break, warning that players are “not machines” and accusing officials of “a lack of respect”.
