FIFA's 40-team World Cup plan faces criticism
FIFA proposes expanding World Cup to 40 teams from 2030. Critics warn of player welfare concerns and tournament quality dilution. Read the full analysis.
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Premier League confirms 22 August 2026-27 season start
The Premier League has announced the 2026-27 season will commence on 22 August 2026, creating an 89-day summer break. Discover the full fixture details and player welfare commitments.
Premier League 2026/27 season start delayed
The Premier League confirms a one-week later start for the 2026/27 season to address player welfare concerns, giving stars more recovery time after the World Cup.
Djokovic's PTPA nears settlement with Tennis Australia
Novak Djokovic's players' association is close to settling its antitrust lawsuit against Tennis Australia. The move could signal a major shift in player welfare and prize money disputes.
NRL star needs surgery after devastating head injury
Exclusive medical analysis reveals the complex surgical procedure Melbourne Storm's Eliesa Katoa requires following a serious head injury while playing for Tonga against New Zealand, raising questions about player welfare in rugby league.
Stokes: England's Ashes tour to Australia under threat
England Test captain Ben Stokes reveals serious doubts about 2025/26 Ashes tour to Australia, citing player welfare concerns and brutal international schedule.
Guardiola's surprise day off for Man City players
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola rewarded his players with an unexpected day off following their impressive victory over Watford, as the champions maintain their relentless pursuit of Premier League glory.
Tonga coach defends handling of player's triple head knocks
Tonga's head coach defends controversial decisions after player suffers three separate head injuries during match, sparking player welfare concerns in international rugby league.
Tottenham Star Forced to Play With Concussion
Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur defender reveals shocking details of being pressured to continue playing despite concussion symptoms, sparking major concerns about Premier League head injury protocols.
Guardiola: Premier League demands like 'crazy' NBA schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola makes explosive comparison between Premier League demands and NBA schedule, warning of player welfare crisis in English football.
Arteta: Arsenal's 'crazy' fixtures heading for disaster
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivers stark warning about Premier League scheduling madness as Gunners face relentless run of matches threatening player welfare and performance.
Arteta slams 'unsustainable' Premier League fixture chaos
Mikel Arteta launches scathing attack on Premier League fixture congestion, warning player welfare is being compromised by 'crazy' scheduling demands ahead of Arsenal's crucial matches.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Centrelink's Illegal JobSeeker Payment Cancellations Exposed
An explosive investigation reveals how Centrelink illegally cancelled thousands of JobSeeker payments, leaving vulnerable Australians destitute and fighting a broken system.
Salah stars as Liverpool beat Brentford 3-1
Mohamed Salah's brilliant brace inspired Liverpool to a crucial 3-1 Premier League victory against Brentford, with Darwin Nunez also on target in an entertaining clash at Anfield.
Australia's welfare system: defective and potentially unlawful
An alarming investigation reveals Australia's welfare system is plagued by systemic failures, unlawful practices, and devastating consequences for the nation's most vulnerable. Discover the urgent need for reform.
Man Utd protest Premier League's brutal Christmas schedule
Manchester United lodge formal complaint with Premier League over brutal Christmas schedule that could see them play four crucial matches in just nine days, raising serious player welfare concerns.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Major Welfare Reform
The controversial two-child benefit limit faces elimination as Labour commits to scrapping the DWP policy, promising financial relief for struggling families across the UK.
La Liga players protest Miami game in unprecedented revolt
Barcelona and Villarreal players stage unprecedented protest against La Liga's decision to host competitive fixture in Miami, sparking player welfare crisis.
Centrelink illegally cancelled JobSeeker payment: Tribunal
A landmark tribunal case reveals Centrelink unlawfully cancelled a JobSeeker payment, raising serious questions about welfare treatment in Australia's social security system.
Lescott & Ireland Launch Football Transition Agency
Former Premier League stars Joleon Lescott and Stephen Ireland reveal their groundbreaking new football agency designed to help players navigate career transitions and life after football.
£23bn welfare cuts: New rules for benefits and Motability
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals sweeping reforms to Britain's welfare system, including stricter eligibility criteria and UK-only benefits in major cost-cutting drive.
Club World Cup Injury Crisis Hits Chelsea & Arsenal
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming injury toll on elite players following expanded Club World Cup, raising serious questions about player welfare and FIFA's scheduling priorities.
Tory welfare shakeup: Disability benefits overhaul revealed
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride unveils controversial reforms targeting disability benefits and housing support at Conservative conference, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
Australia's remote work-for-dole scheme faces Indigenous exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's controversial remote employment program risks collapse as Indigenous participants abandon scheme in droves, raising urgent questions about welfare policy effectiveness.
Premier League workload crisis: FIFPRO demands FIFA action
Exclusive investigation reveals Premier League footballers facing dangerous physical demands as FIFPRO calls for urgent FIFA intervention on player welfare and scheduling reforms.
DWP Plans Major Welfare Cuts to PIP and Universal Credit
Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed Department for Work and Pensions reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments could dramatically reduce support for disabled claimants amid cost-of-living crisis.
Bernardo Silva slams 'impossible' Man City fixture schedule
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva delivers a scathing critique of the Premier League's punishing fixture list, warning of a player welfare crisis as the title race intensifies.
BHA Launches Urgent Inquiry Into Trainer Over Horse Welfare
The British Horseracing Authority has opened a formal investigation into trainer Kitts Hillsin Barnes following grave concerns over the condition of horses at his yard, with one animal tragically euthanised.
Centrelink welfare payments to increase slightly from September
Over 4.7 million Australians receiving Centrelink support, including Age Pension and JobSeeker, will see a modest rise in their payments from 20 September 2025, following the latest CPI indexation.
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