Alexander Bielefeld, director of policy at Fifpro, stated, "the different parties had submitted a legal complaint to the European Commission" calling the action "unprecedented." This highlights the gravity of the situation regarding FIFA's management of international match schedules.
The Professional Footballers' Association described FIFA's actions in setting the international match calendar as "overloaded and unworkable." Their challenge at the Brussels court of commerce aims to address this pressing issue, particularly with the 2025 Club World Cup's scheduling.
The ongoing dispute centers around the assertion that FIFA's recent decisions "have repeatedly favored its own competitions and commercial interests," leading to a neglect of players' rights and the integrity of the football calendar.
Fifa is facing mounting pressure from stakeholders, with players and leagues voicing concerns over the "tipping point for the football calendar" as they struggle to find time for meaningful breaks.
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