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The 28-year-old played an exhausting 63 matches for club and country last season and believes the demands placed on top-level footballers have become unsustainable. City could play up to 17 matches in the expanded Champions League format, culminating with the final on May 31, 2024, if they go all the way. Additionally, the introduction of the inaugural Club World Cup, set to kick off in June 2024, adds another layer of pressure to an already overwhelming schedule.