The English Football Association's decision to scrap FA Cup replays has reignited debates about football's governance. The move aims to reduce fixture congestion, but concerns remain about the impact on smaller clubs like Weston-super-Mare, which missed out on a home replay due to this change. Arsène Wenger, newly appointed head of Fifa's player welfare taskforce, will lead discussions on finding a balance between fixture congestion and player well-being.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/nov/04/weston-super-mare-fa-cup-replays-arsene-wenger-football-governance