Football: Players concerned over Qatar trip for Asian Champions League, union says

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Global footballers union FIFPRO has accused the Asian Football Confederation of failing to consult players before moving Champions League games to Qatar, saying some had voiced concerns over making the trip during the pandemic. FIFPRO said it was “disappointed and concerned” about the lack of consultation, adding that players had complained about the risks of travelling and about quarantine periods that will interfere with family life, games and training. Advertisement Advertisement The delayed AFC Champions League East competition, featuring clubs from Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand, will run from Nov 18 to Dec 4 in a bio-secure…

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