I understand the players are entitled to...

Belgium didn't even bother using when Courtois was injured, should have been back earlier...

Yep I said this a week ago. The likes of Sarr and Hato returned early.

It is a mandatory 3 week break after elimination

comment by Cinciwolf--A season without VAR-there must be a god (U11551)
It is a mandatory 3 week break after elimination
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Optional.
Messi is a prime example, he's on the bench for Inter Miami.... 2 weeks after world cup.

I thought that depended on the federation? Not sure.

I think its partly UK employment law isnt it Cinci

They cant take paid leave during the season

If they want the days they legally have to have them in summer when they can take them, if they dont they can just come back and train voluntarily

comment by Chelseamf™®© (U23356)
posted 9 hours, 1 minute ago
comment by Cinciwolf--A season without VAR-there must be a god (U11551)
It is a mandatory 3 week break after elimination
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Optional.
Messi is a prime example, he's on the bench for Inter Miami.... 2 weeks after world cup.
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Because their season hasn't finished. Its a mandatory 3 week break between seasons, but the World Cup pushed that back for players until their team were eliminated.