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There also was more evidence, at UEFA’s European Championship this summer, that constant expansion of international competitions is leaving players tired and unable to perform at their best year-round. The new league phase in European club soccer’s marquee event will have 144 total games compared to 96 in the group stage last season.

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“The key aim is to improve competitive balance and sporting interest and in the process increase the number of meaningful matches—matches with something at stake for both sides— throughout the competition,” UEFA said.

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