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Just when the 'FIFA Virus' was thought to be on the decline, it has re-emerged with a vengeance, affecting more than 20 prominent players in leagues around the world. This unfortunate situation has generated concern in clubs, especially in the Spanish league, which is emerging as one of the hardest hit by injuries to its stars. The week has been particularly cruel for some Spanish teams, as several injury reports have come in after international commitments. At Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr and Eduardo Camavinga will return with physical problems, adding to the list of casualties that affects the merengue team. At Barcelona, ??Ter Stegen and Gavi also join the group of players who will return to the club with discomfort. In addition, Aïssa Mandi from Villarreal, Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad, Lucas Ocampos from Sevilla and Vedad Muriqi from Mallorca complete the list of those affected in the Spanish league. The Premier League also does not escape the consequences of the 'FIFA Virus', since several key players will be absent in the next matches. Haaland of Manchester City, Rashford, Onana and Eriksen of Manchester United, Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham and Jarrod Bowen of West Ham will not be able to contribute to their teams due to injuries sustained during international commitments. In Serie A, Guillermo Ochoa of Salernitana, Weston McKennie of Juventus and Bastoni of Inter will also return injured, increasing concern among Italian clubs. Meanwhile, in Ligue 1, PSG faces the absence of Warren Zaïre-Emery, who will be unavailable due to physical problems. The incidence of the 'FIFA Virus' on this occasion has generated criticism and debates about the load of international matches and the need to implement measures to protect players from unnecessary injuries. Clubs, which invest large sums in hiring and developing talent, are affected not only in the sporting aspect, but also economically, since the absence of stars can have an impact on results and competitiveness. With more than 20 players affected, clubs now face the challenge of managing these injuries and finding solutions to maintain their performance in different competitions. Uncertainty surrounds coaches and fans, who hope for a speedy recovery of their players and trust that appropriate measures will be taken to prevent future episodes of the 'FIFA Virus'.