Club vs Country
FIFA Virus Controversy Grows with Player Injuries and Napoli President's Proposal
Injuries to stars like Christian Pulisic, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe during the international break have reignited the club vs. country debate. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis proposed banning players over 23 from national teams to protect club interests. The so-called FIFA virus highlights the strain of congested schedules on top athletes.