
Mats Hummels Joins Mbappe and Guardiola in Warning of Player Burnout from the Intense Football Calendar
Ex-Germany star Mats Hummels warns football's brutal schedule is pushing elite players to the brink of burnout, risking key stars like Mbappe missing matches due to overwhelming fatigue and injuries

The Bundesliga, officially known as the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) Bundesliga, is Germany’s premier professional football league and a powerhouse in European football. Founded in 1963, it features 18 clubs competing in a 34-match season from August to May for the coveted Meisterschale trophy, UEFA Champions League qualification, and to avoid relegation to 2. Bundesliga. Renowned for its high-scoring matches, vibrant fan culture, and world-class stadiums, the Bundesliga is celebrated for its accessibility, with affordable tickets and packed stands, exemplified by Borussia Dortmund’s iconic “Yellow Wall.”






