European Leagues and Players Union Take Legal Action Against FIFA's Calendar

European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe sue FIFA over its abuse of power in the international match calendar, favoring its own interests.

Legal action is being pursued by Europe's top leagues and players union against FIFA for alleged abuse of its dominant position in the international match calendar. The European Leagues, comprising the likes of Premier League, Serie A and the Bundesliga, along with FIFPRO Europe, plan to lodge a formal complaint with the European Commission. They claim that FIFA's actions, particularly regarding the expanded Club World Cup and men's World Cup, have led to an unsustainable fixture list and pose risks to player health. In response, FIFA has defended its calendar as essential for the co-existence of international and club football, accusing the European leagues of self-interest and neglecting the global game's overall interests.

Concerns Over Fixture List and Player Strain

The governing body of the European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe expressed their concerns over the mounting pressure on players and the excessive expansion of the fixture list, which poses a considerable risk to their well-being. The prolonged and congested schedule not only affects the performance and fitness of the players but also has wider implications on the overall quality of the game.

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