Domestic leagues and player unions warn FIFA of potential legal action if adjustments aren’t made to 2025 Club World Cup
Concerns raised over congested football calendar due to expanded Club World Cup, pushing players to physical limits and harming leagues
FIFA has been warned that domestic leagues and player unions may take legal action if adjustments aren’t made to the 2025 Club World Cup schedule.
In a letter addressed to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, obtained by AFP, concerns are raised regarding the overwhelming congestion of the global football calendar.
The message emphasizes that the introduction of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup, slated for June and July 2025 in the United States, has exacerbated an already strained schedule, resulting in adverse economic consequences for domestic leagues and pushing players to their physical limits.
The letter urges FIFA’s governing council to reconsider the timing of the Club World Cup and reopen discussions on the international football calendar until 2030. It underscores the urgent need for action to mitigate the negative impacts on stakeholders within the football ecosystem.
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