‘Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back’: FIFPRO Files Legal Challenge Over Expansion of FIFA Club World Cup

‘Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back’: FIFPRO Files Legal Challenge Over Expansion of FIFA Club World Cup

FILE -FIFA President Gianni Infantino (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File) The 32-team event, up from seven teams, is slated for June-July 2025 in the United States. It is traditionally staged in December. FIFPRO is concerned about the physical and mental demands on players. The world football players’ union filed a legal claim against FIFA for expanding the Club … Read more

FIFA Warned of Legal Action From Leagues and Player Unions Due to Congested Calendar

FIFA Warned of Legal Action From Leagues and Player Unions Due to Congested Calendar

FIFA has been warned of legal action from players and national leagues if it does not backtrack on adding new and bigger competitions to the congested calendar of men’s international soccer. FIFA is criticized for “unilateral decisions that benefit its own competitions and commercial interests” — including the World Cup and expanded 32-team Club World … Read more

Pep Guardiola ‘Pleased and Excited’ About Manchester City’s Prospect at FIFA Club World Cup

Pep Guardiola ‘Pleased and Excited’ About Manchester City’s Prospect at FIFA Club World Cup

Published By: Ritayan Basu Last Updated: December 20, 2023, 16:01 IST Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (Credit: Twitter) Manchester City are looking to be the first English side to win FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is “excited and very … Read more

Manchester City Midfielder Bernardo Silva Takes Aim At Intense Football Schedule

Manchester City Midfielder Bernardo Silva Takes Aim At Intense Football Schedule

A major topic in the footballing landscape over the past few years has centred around the increased number of games that players are now required to compete in and the subsequent effects of that. The number of matches which players from the elite clubs are expected to play in is set to increase from 2025 … Read more