As football continues to evolve into a more commercially driven spectacle, the increasing congestion of the global calendar raises critical questions about player welfare and the sustainability of the sport. Recent discussions surrounding an antitrust lawsuit filed with the European Commission have brought this issue into sharper focus. Major League Soccer (MLS) president Don Garber
FIFA Club World Cup
Javier Tebas, the president of LaLiga, has voiced strong discontent regarding FIFA’s plans for the 2025 Club World Cup, sparking significant debate within the football community. Tebas urges FIFA president Gianni Infantino to cancel the tournament, claiming a lack of support from both leagues and players. This discontent stems from several critical issues surrounding the
In a historic move resonating across the sporting world, European football authorities and the players’ global union, FIFPRO, have joined forces to file an antitrust lawsuit against FIFA. This unprecedented action, taken in Brussels, marks a significant turning point in the relationship between players, leagues, and football’s international governing body. The core issue at stake
In the dynamic world of professional soccer, the well-being of athletes is increasingly jeopardized by an ever-expanding match calendar. The European Leagues organization, together with FIFA’s players’ union FIFPRO and Spain’s LaLiga, has taken a decisive stand against this trend. They are set to present a formal complaint to the European Union, raising alarms about
The FIFA Club World Cup has long been a focal point for debates surrounding the global football calendar, but the proposed changes to its format have ignited a new wave of controversy. As Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) president Nasser Al-Khelaifi recently expressed, the forthcoming overhaul of the tournament, set to launch in the United States in
The ongoing debate about player welfare in elite football continues to garner attention, particularly in light of the Premier League’s recent decision to deny Manchester City’s request for fixture postponements at the start of the upcoming season. The refusal posed by the league comes after Manchester City’s commitment to participate in the FIFA Club World
As Inter Miami continues to grow and develop under the stewardship of coach Gerardo Martino, the anticipation surrounding the 2025 Club World Cup has intensified. The competition, which is set to take place in the United States, will feature an expanded roster of 32 teams, diverging from its traditional seven-club format. Notably, FIFA has allocated
The international football landscape is ever-evolving, and FIFA’s latest decision to introduce interim transfer rules stands testament to the organization’s adaptability in the face of changing circumstances. With the Club World Cup slated to take place in the United States from June to July 2025, these rules are designed to ease the transition for players
FIFA is poised to unveil the venues for the highly anticipated 2025 Club World Cup during the Global Citizen Festival in New York City. Scheduled to take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025, this iteration of the tournament promises to bring together diverse teams across eight stadiums in the United States. Noteworthy locations
In recent times, the footballing landscape has been reshaped significantly due to the ever-expanding demands of international competitions. LaLiga president Javier Tebas recently shed light on the pronounced concerns surrounding fixture congestion, which threaten player welfare and the integrity of the sport. With tournaments such as UEFA’s revamped club competitions and FIFA’s new Club World