Kylian Mbappé has said European football's increasingly busy schedule is beginning to mirror the NBA season, and warned of the effects of basketball-style load management.
In an interview with British GQ, Mbappé said such practices could create a wedge between players, teams, and supporters who attend games. The France captain played 63 times in the 2022-23 season for Paris Saint-Germain and the national team.
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"We're getting closer to the NBA model, with seasons of 70 games," Mbappé said.