South Korea's Players' Union Calls for K League Season Shift Amid Record Heat

South Korea's Pro Footballers Association (KPFA) has formally urged the K League to transition to a fall-spring schedule, citing record-breaking August temperatures that are punishing players. The union argues the current summer-heavy calendar is unsustainable due to the worsening climate crisis and threatens the league's competitiveness in Asia. The call comes as local heatwaves have impacted even exhibition matches, with a Manchester City friendly drawing a reduced crowd last week.