FIFA Club World Cup

Recent scrutiny of the professional football landscape highlights significant shortcomings in the adherence to health and safety standards. A report from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), commissioned by the global football players’ union FIFPRO, underscores the urgent need for the football industry to prioritize player welfare while aligning with legal frameworks established at both European
Lionel Messi’s departure from the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs has ignited conversations around resilience and future ambitions. Following a hard-fought match against Atlanta United FC, which concluded with a 3-2 scoreline, Inter Miami’s playoff journey came to an unexpected and abrupt end. This result not only marks the conclusion of Messi’s inaugural season in
Javier Tebas, the president of LaLiga, has taken a firm stance against the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, urging its cancellation due to widespread discontent among various stakeholders in the football community. His comments were made during the Forum of the European Union of Clubs in Brussels, where he emphasized that neither domestic leagues
In a notable development within the realm of football governance, the European leagues and the global players’ union, FIFPRO, have filed an antitrust lawsuit against FIFA, asserting that the global football governing body is misusing its dual role as both tournament organizer and regulatory authority. This legal dispute, raised in Brussels, reflects a growing concern
The ongoing discord between FIFA, the world football governing authority, and several key stakeholders in European football has reached a fever pitch as an increasing chorus of voices raises concerns about the sustainability of the expanding soccer calendar. On the horizon is a significant joint complaint planned by the European Leagues umbrella body, the FIFPRO