# Player welfare, injury worries & boredom - has extended break worked?

- Published: 2026-10-05T14:54:39Z
- Updated: 2026-10-06T03:58:24Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq8jz7verm24o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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The extended international break was brought in with player welfare in mind, but has it been a success?

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