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

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‘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

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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