At a recent Tottenham Hotspur Fans Forum event, club chairman Levy made a thought-provoking speech. He offered his insights into the current intensity of the club's soccer matches. Levy said that he believes that the current number of soccer matches is too high, which not only poses a challenge to the physical and mental health of players, but also affects the overall quality of the game. He emphasized that one of the particular problems facing English soccer is the additional domestic cup competition compared to the rest of Europe, which invariably increases the burden on teams.
Levy further pointed out that the Premier League, as one of the toughest leagues in the world, is notoriously competitive. However, even in such an environment, Premier League teams still aspire to do well in Europe, which undoubtedly exacerbates the pressure on teams' fixtures. In addition, he also highlighted the impact of international match days on players, especially overseas players like Son, who not only play for their clubs, but also travel long distances to represent their national teams, which is a great test of their physical strength and energy.
In response to these questions, Levy offered his opinion and advice. He believes that as a club, they would prefer to see fewer but higher quality matches. He called on FIFA and UEFA to consult on this issue and find solutions to reduce unnecessary matches, so as to protect the rights of players and improve the overall quality of the game. Levy said such a change would not only be in the long-term interests of the players, but would also contribute to the sustainable development of the game.
