FIFA offers peace talks to player unions, leagues on legal threats about congested game schedules
FIFA offered peace talks to the global networks of player unions and domestic leagues on Friday after they threatened legal action about soccer’s congested international calendar.FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association aired long-held frustrations at FIFA adding new and bigger events — including a revamped 32-team Club World Cup next year and a 48-team men’s World Cup in 2026 — without fully consulting their members,
FIFA not rescheduling Club World Cup after complaint from players' union, leagues
World soccer governing body FIFA has been urged to review plans of hosting a 32-team Club World Cup at the end of next season or face legal action from global players' union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association,
FIFA threatened with legal action over Club World Cup scheduling
FIFA has been threatened with legal action by FIFPro and the World Leagues Association, the bodies representing professional players and leagues, if it does not reschedule the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States.
Club World Cup: Why FIFA is facing pushback over US-staged tournament
FIFA is facing renewed pushback over its expanded Club World Cup just over a year before the tournament is due to be staged in the United States.
Fifa faces legal threat over congested calendar
World governing body Fifa is facing the threat of legal action from world players’ union Fifpro and the World Leagues Association – which includes the Premier League – if it continues with plans to host a 32-team Club World Cup at the end of next season.
Fifa must postpone Club World Cup or face legal action, warns players union
Fifpro and the World Leagues organisation have asked for the expanded 2025 competition to be paused until an agreement over the fixture calender is made
Players union threatens FIFA with legal action over 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 football.
FIFA urged to review congested calendar or face legal action from player unions and leagues
- Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stand for the anthem prior to the match between Russia and Saudi Arabia which open
FIFA Claim Club World Cup Schedule 'Harmonious' As Legal Threat Looms
Warned of legal action over their plans for the 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA said Thursday they would guarantee player welfare in a harmonious schedule.
FIFA told to reschedule US-staged Club World Cup over fears about player welfare and rights
FIFA has been told to reschedule its expanded Club World Cup just over a year before the tournament is due to be staged in the United States. World players' union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association are demanding reform of the international match calendar,
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FIFA deny 'imposing' 2025 Club World Cup schedule
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