FIFPRO has accused FIFA of systematically ignoring player concerns and undermining the integrity of football due to its autocratic governance. Although FIFA announced an agreement regarding mandatory rest periods, FIFPRO rejected this, claiming it was excluded from discussions. The union called for FIFA to engage with player unions before expanding the fixture calendar, specifically concerning the Club World Cup in the U.S. Additionally, FIFPRO, along with European leagues, filed a legal complaint against FIFA for violating European competition law. Concerns remain over the overloaded match calendar, inadequate recovery, and lack of dialogue.
FIFPRO has accused FIFA of systematically ignoring and silencing player concerns, undermining the game through an autocratic governance system and producing an overloaded match calendar.
FIFPRO urged FIFA to actively consult player unions about fixture additions, particularly regarding the 32-team Club World Cup event in the United States.
FIFPRO reaffirmed commitment to protect player rights, which are being undermined by commercial policies imposed by FIFA's governance, resulting in inadequate recovery periods.
The situation has created extreme playing conditions and disregarded players' social rights, with FIFPRO condemning FIFA's management of global football.
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