Adelaide, Australia - Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot sharply criticized the decision to play a amiable match against AC Milan in Perth on October 7, 2025, citing concerns over player health amidst a demanding schedule. Rabiot’s comments followed Juventus’ 1-0 victory over milan at Optus stadium, a match organized as part of a promotional tour.
The game,played despite ongoing debate regarding the physical strain on players due to congested calendars,drew criticism from Rabiot,who described the situation as “completely crazy.” He questioned the prioritization of commercial interests over the well-being of athletes, stating, “there is talk of the health of the players, it is absurd.” The match took place at 8:41 PM local time (13:41 CEST) in Perth, Western Australia, marking a meaningful travel commitment for both European clubs.
rabiot’s remarks reflect a growing unease within the football community regarding the increasing number of international friendlies and tournaments, particularly those held outside of traditional footballing regions.These events, while financially lucrative for clubs, often require extensive travel and disrupt pre-season preparations or interrupt the domestic league schedule. The Juventus player’s comments are likely to fuel further discussion about the need for greater regulation and consideration for player welfare in the scheduling of matches. The last update to the article was recorded on october 7, 2025, at 8:41 PM CEST.
