In a significant development, FIFA has been sued by FIFPRO’s European member unions over the revamped Club World Cup 2025. The unions aim to block the tournament, citing concerns about player workload and the disruption to domestic league schedules. This legal battle underscores the ongoing tensions between football’s governing bodies and the advocacy for player well-being.
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Explore the growing tension between FIFA and the players’ and leagues’ unions as they clash over the governing body’s plans to add more international competitions to an already congested calendar. Read about the potential legal action and the implications for the future of football.
The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has taken legal action against FIFA, co-filing a claim with the French players’ union and Fifpro. The case challenges the legality of FIFA’s unilateral decisions on the international match calendar, including the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which the PFA believes has pushed the football calendar to an unsustainable level for players.