# European football leaders protest four-game schedule

> European football federations demand UEFA revise four-game international window schedule after player injuries and fatigue reports.
- Title: European football leaders protest four-game schedule
- Summary: European football federations demand UEFA revise four-game international window schedule after player injuries and fatigue reports. European football…
- Keywords: uefa, fifa, national teams, international window, player injuries, football schedule, sports, European, football, leaders, protest, four-game
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/european-nations-angry-four-game-international-window-uefa-fifa-schedule-fatigue-player-welfare-injury/article71565601.ece
- Author: AP
- Published: 2026-10-09T17:32:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uefa, fifa, national teams, international window, player injuries, football schedule, sports
## European football federations protest
European football federations told UEFA they are unhappy with the new four-game blocks of international matches.
## Player injuries and fatigue
Injured players like Kylian Mbappé missed too many games, Erling Haaland asked to come off in Norway’s fourth match.
## UEFA's response
UEFA said it will gather views to weigh a submission to FIFA about the 16-day block.
## Four-game schedule locked in
The four-game early-season block is locked in for four more years on the FIFA-managed calendar.
## Impact on clubs
Champions League clubs face disruption with fewer breaks and longer travel for players.
## Next steps
European national teams next call up players for camps starting November 9 to play two games.
## Key takeaway

European football federations told UEFA they are unhappy with the new four-game blocks of international matches that caused player injuries and fatigue.