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- Richard Masters, Premier League chief executive, warned that an expanding football calendar places demands on players.
- Chelsea's Cole Palmer is cited as an example of players facing intense schedules including consecutive summers' tournaments.
- Masters said there is a need to protect domestic competitions as European games grow and complicate scheduling.
- Maheta Molango, chair of the English Footballers' Union, echoed concerns, noting injuries and reduced performance from the packed schedule.
