Busy football schedule risks mirroring NBA - PSG's Mbappé

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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. "Personally, I'm not against playing that many matches, but we won't be able to be good every time and give the public the…