曼城和切尔西因比赛拥堵问题而要求延迟2025/26英超赛季的开赛,但联盟拒绝了. 2025/26 Premier League season opening fixtures delay requested by Manchester City and Chelsea for fixture congestion concerns, denied by the league.

曼城和切尔西要求延迟2025/26英超赛季的开赛,因为FIFA俱乐部世界杯的比赛拥堵严重,该赛事将于2025年7月13日结束. Manchester City and Chelsea have requested a delay for their opening fixtures of the 2025/26 Premier League season due to heavy fixture congestion from the FIFA Club World Cup, which concludes on July 13, 2025. 然而，英超联赛拒绝了这一请求，引发了对球员福利和受伤风险的担忧。 However, the Premier League has denied this request, raising concerns about player welfare and injury risks. 曼彻斯特市的经理Pep Guardiola证实了该联盟的拒绝,并强调了满载足球日历带来的挑战。 Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, confirmed the league's refusal and highlighted the challenges posed by the packed football calendar.