Fifpro submit report accusing Fifa and Uefa of failing to apply safety standards worldwide
4 months, 1 week ago

Fifpro submit report accusing Fifa and Uefa of failing to apply safety standards worldwide

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Professional soccer is failing to apply required safety standards and so is violating legal frameworks at both European and global level, a report published on Wednesday said. Elite leagues accused soccer’s world governing body of abuse over the impact of the expanding soccer calendar on player wellbeing, including decisions around the expanded FIFA Club World Cup next year. While the football sector needs a tailored approach, the specificities of work or the income of a worker cannot be grounds to deny OSH standards.” The joint complaint against FIFA, filed in Brussels on Oct. 14, claimed FIFA’s imposition of decisions on the international calendar is an abuse of dominance and violates European Union law. The research will also serve as supporting evidence in a separate legal action against FIFA filed by England’s Professional Footballers’ Association, France’s Union Nationale des Footballeurs Professionnels and Italy’s Associazione Italiana Calciatori.

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FIFPRO welcomes life ban for Gabonese youth coach in sexual abuse scandal
3 weeks, 4 days ago

FIFPRO welcomes life ban for Gabonese youth coach in sexual abuse scandal

The Hindu  

Players’ union FIFPRO called for a review of governance in Gabonese football after welcoming on Wednesday a life ban handed by world body FIFA to a former youth coach found guilty of the sexual abuse of players. FIFA’s independent ethics committee found Eyi guilty of “abusing his position and committing repeated acts of sexual abuse against multiple players” between 2006 …

FIFPRO opposes FIFA’s temporary transfer rules changes in aftermath of Lassana Diarra judgement
3 months ago

FIFPRO opposes FIFA’s temporary transfer rules changes in aftermath of Lassana Diarra judgement

Firstpost  

Worldwide players union FIFPro has opposed FIFA’s decision to allow temporary transfer rules changes following the judgement in Lassana Diarra case. Reuters FIFPro, the worldwide football players union, opposed FIFA’s decision to allow temporary changes in transfer rules in the aftermath of the judgement in Lassana Diarra case. “Following Lassana Diarra’s successful challenge against the legality of Article 17 of …

FIFPRO against FIFA’s temporary changes to transfer rules
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3 months ago

FIFPRO against FIFA’s temporary changes to transfer rules

Associated Press  

ZURICH — The world soccer players’ union disagreed with FIFA’s temporary changes to transfer rules on Monday following the landmark Lassana Diarra judgement. “Following Lassana Diarra’s successful challenge against the legality of Article 17 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, FIFPRO informed FIFA of the conditions under which it could negotiate the amendments to the …

Club World Cup pushback sees the possibility of player strike action raised again
4 months, 1 week ago

Club World Cup pushback sees the possibility of player strike action raised again

Associated Press  

HOOFDDORP, Netherlands — A strike by top soccer stars cannot be ruled out, a spokesperson for the sport’s global players’ union said Wednesday, as the newly expanded Club World Cup continues to face pushback. Its new format has faced a fierce backlash, with players’ union FIFPRO raising concerns about the physical and mental impact on players as a result of …

Professional players being failed by poor application of safety standards, says study commissioned by FIFPRO
4 months, 1 week ago

Professional players being failed by poor application of safety standards, says study commissioned by FIFPRO

The Hindu  

Professional football is failing to apply required safety standards, and so is violating legal frameworks at both European and global levels, a report published on Wednesday said. Elite leagues accused football’s world governing body of abuse over the impact of the expanding football calendar on player wellbeing, including decisions around the expanded FIFA Club World Cup next year. “From a …

Mizoram Football Scandal: 24 Players, 3 Clubs Banned for Match-Fixing
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mizoram Football Scandal: 24 Players, 3 Clubs Banned for Match-Fixing

India Today  

Three clubs, 24 players and three officials have been banned by the Mizoram Football Association (MFA) for alleged match-fixing in a recently-held competition in the state. The MFA imposed life bans on two players, five-year bans on four players, three-year bans on 10 footballers, and one-year bans on eight men involved in the alleged corruption.

Fifa accused of contributing to ‘very serious’ human rights abuses in damning new report
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Fifa accused of contributing to ‘very serious’ human rights abuses in damning new report

The Independent  

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Watch: Football leagues and union appeal to EU against Fifa’s packed calendar
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Football leagues and union appeal to EU against Fifa’s packed calendar

The Independent  

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FIFPro and European Leagues file complaint against FIFA over calendar: ‘Enough is enough’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFPro and European Leagues file complaint against FIFA over calendar: ‘Enough is enough’

New York Times  

Global players’ union FIFPro teamed up with Europe’s domestic leagues to file a formal complaint against FIFA at the European Commission in Brussels on Monday, as the struggle to control football’s calendar intensified. At a media conference in the Belgian capital, leaders from the players’ unions in France, Italy and Norway, sat alongside senior representatives from the Belgian, English and …

Premier League amongst group to lodge complaint against FIFA over fixture congestion, with the schedule having gone 'beyond saturation'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League amongst group to lodge complaint against FIFA over fixture congestion, with the schedule having gone 'beyond saturation'

Daily Mail  

Leagues and unions will lodge a legal complaint with the European Commission on Monday accusing FIFA of abusing a dominant position over the fixture calendar. The group, which includes the Premier League via its membership of the European Leagues collective, argue football's global governing body did not properly consult over the new calendar before it was announced in March last …

Landmark ruling from top EU court says some FIFA rules on transfers are contrary to EU law
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Landmark ruling from top EU court says some FIFA rules on transfers are contrary to EU law

Associated Press  

Some FIFA rules on player transfers are contrary to European Union legislation relating to competition and freedom of movement, the EU’s top court said on Friday. The European Court of Justice’s ruling came after former France international Lassana Diarra legally challenged FIFA rules following a dispute with a club dating to a decade ago. “The rules in question are such …

New Club World Cup explained: Format, teams and why it’s controversial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

New Club World Cup explained: Format, teams and why it’s controversial

The Independent  

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Soccer players’ union publishes study on workload that supports legal cases against FIFA
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Soccer players’ union publishes study on workload that supports legal cases against FIFA

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Julian Alvarez was picked in 83 match-day squads last season. The physical and psychological demands on elite soccer players last season were detailed on Thursday by their global union FIFPRO, which is challenging governing body FIFA in two legal cases. “This season will be the defining season,” FIFPRO board member Maheta Molango said of a congested 2024-25 calendar …

FIFA offers talks to leagues, player unions amid legal filings and threats in politics
7 months, 4 weeks ago

FIFA offers talks to leagues, player unions amid legal filings and threats in politics

The Hindu  

FIFA offered talks with global groups of football leagues and player unions to end a three-month deadlock after they threatened legal action over adding to the packed competitions calendar. In a letter seen by The Associated Press, FIFA told the World Leagues Association and FIFPRO on Thursday “our offer to engage in dialogue remains on the table” amid a swirl …

FIFA offers talks to leagues, player unions amid legal filings and threats in soccer politics
7 months, 4 weeks ago

FIFA offers talks to leagues, player unions amid legal filings and threats in soccer politics

Associated Press  

PARIS — FIFA offered talks with global groups of soccer leagues and player unions to end a three-month deadlock after they threatened legal action over adding to the packed competitions calendar. In a letter seen by The Associated Press, FIFA told the World Leagues Association and FIFPRO on Thursday “our offer to engage in dialogue remains on the table” amid …

European soccer leagues, player unions challenge FIFA in formal legal complaint on competition law
8 months, 1 week ago

European soccer leagues, player unions challenge FIFA in formal legal complaint on competition law

Associated Press  

PARIS — European soccer leagues and player unions said on Tuesday they will formally complain to the European Commission about how FIFA adds competitions to congested fixture schedules. The legal move backs up warnings to FIFA in May by European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe urging a rethink on what they claimed was an “inherently abusive” decision-making process, including to expand …

Premier League joins legal action over ‘beyond saturated’ FIFA calendar
8 months, 1 week ago

Premier League joins legal action over ‘beyond saturated’ FIFA calendar

New York Times  

The Premier League is part of a formal complaint being made to the European Commission against FIFA which accuses world football’s governing body’s international match calendar of being “beyond saturation”. A joint statement from European Leagues, La Liga and FIFPRO Europe says: “FIFA has consistently refused to include national leagues and player unions in its decision-making process.” The complaint alleges …

Footballers’ unions take legal action against FIFA over ‘unworkable’ calendar
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Footballers’ unions take legal action against FIFA over ‘unworkable’ calendar

The Independent  

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Footballers' unions take FIFA to court over Club World Cup
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Footballers' unions take FIFA to court over Club World Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

Lausanne: The professional footballers' unions of England and France took FIFA to court in Brussels on Thursday to challenge the timetable "unilaterally set" by the world body, in particular its new Club World Cup in 2025. Players' unions have complained that the expanded Club World Cup, due to take place in the United States in June and July next year, …

Player unions begin legal action against FIFA over Club World Cup schedule
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Player unions begin legal action against FIFA over Club World Cup schedule

New York Times  

Three of the biggest player unions in European football have launched legal action against FIFA after calling the new Club World Cup a “tipping point” in the demands placed upon its members. FIFPro had already been critical of the Club World Cup’s timing in the middle of a summer break but, as promised by PFA chief executive Maheta Molango last …

FIFA moves toward ending soccer tradition and letting league games be staged in other countries
10 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA moves toward ending soccer tradition and letting league games be staged in other countries

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA moved Wednesday toward ending decades of soccer tradition by ordering a review of its policy that currently blocks domestic league games being played in other countries. FIFA president Gianni Infantino did not take questions or hold a news conference in Bangkok where the soccer body’s council met Wednesday and agreed to create a working group to review …

FIFA offers peace talks to player unions, leagues on legal threats about congested game schedules
10 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA offers peace talks to player unions, leagues on legal threats about congested game schedules

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA offered peace talks to the global networks of player unions and domestic leagues on Friday after they threatened legal action about soccer’s congested international calendar. FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association aired long-held frustrations at FIFA adding new and bigger events — including a revamped 32-team Club World Cup next year and a 48-team men’s World Cup …

FIFA to consider changes to policy that blocks league matches from being played in other countries
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA to consider changes to policy that blocks league matches from being played in other countries

The Independent  

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FIFA to consider changes to policy that blocks league matches from being played in other countries
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA to consider changes to policy that blocks league matches from being played in other countries

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — FIFA said it will consider changes to its policy that blocks league matches from being played in other countries as part of an agreement with a soccer promoter to dismiss the world governing body from a lawsuit challenging that policy. “FIFA and Relevent have agreed to resolve this matter as it concerns FIFA, pending FIFA’s consideration of …

FIFA reaches agreement in lawsuit seeking to allow domestic club games in foreign countries
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA reaches agreement in lawsuit seeking to allow domestic club games in foreign countries

New York Times  

By Melanie Anzidei, Adam Crafton and Paul Tenorio New York City-based event promoter Relevent Sports will drop FIFA as a defendant in its antitrust lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation, according to a resolution between the parties filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan on Monday. In a statement to The Athletic, Relevent Sports indicated that the agreement …

FIFPRO Labels Current AFC Champions League Model 'Unsustainable'
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFPRO Labels Current AFC Champions League Model 'Unsustainable'

News 18  

The current Asian Champions League is “unsustainable”, the global footballers’ union FIFPRO said in a report Monday, accusing the regional governing body of failing to listen to players and clubs. The current Champions League is split into two zones, “West” and “East”, until a two-legged final home and away. Takuya Yamazaki, FIFPRO’s chairman for Oceania-Asia, hopes its report will “spark …

AFC Champions League ‘unsustainable’, says Footballers’ union FIFPRO
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Champions League ‘unsustainable’, says Footballers’ union FIFPRO

The Hindu  

The current Asian Champions League is “unsustainable,” the global footballers’ union FIFPRO said in a report Monday, accusing the regional governing body of failing to listen to players and clubs. The current Champions League is split into two zones, “West” and “East”, until a two-legged final home and away. Takuya Yamazaki, FIFPRO’s chairman for Oceania-Asia, hopes its report will “spark …

UEFA urged by French minister to protect soccer from risk of owners investing in multiple clubs
1 year, 1 month ago

UEFA urged by French minister to protect soccer from risk of owners investing in multiple clubs

Associated Press  

PARIS — European soccer leaders were urged to protect soccer from the risk of owners taking control of multiple clubs, in a speech by France’s sports minister on Thursday. Amélie Oudéa-Castéra warned the UEFA annual congress of a scenario where “a small number of investors would have control over European football.” UEFA has longstanding rules monitoring multi-club owners in its …

Premier League lodge formal complaint to FIFA after they weren't consulted over new-look 32-team Club World Cup - accusing them of 'prioritising their own interests'
1 year, 3 months ago

Premier League lodge formal complaint to FIFA after they weren't consulted over new-look 32-team Club World Cup - accusing them of 'prioritising their own interests'

Daily Mail  

The Premier League have lodged a formal complaint to FIFA over their failure to consult with leagues and clubs over the expanded 32-team Club World Cup. The commercial value of the expanded Club World Cup is unclear at present as broadcast rights and sponsorship deals have yet to sold, but with many of the world's top clubs including City, Real …

German soccer federation to prosecute perpetrators of online racist abuse
1 year, 3 months ago

German soccer federation to prosecute perpetrators of online racist abuse

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — The German soccer federation will start prosecuting people who direct racist abuse and hate speech at players online. The federation, known as the DFB, said Tuesday it is working with the public prosecutor’s office in Frankfurt to identify the perpetrators of online abuse and send their cases to local authorities for prosecution. “We do not accept the …

European soccer body UEFA's handling of Russia and Rubiales invites scrutiny on values and process
1 year, 5 months ago

European soccer body UEFA's handling of Russia and Rubiales invites scrutiny on values and process

The Independent  

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Spanish FA asks UEFA to suspend RFEF from international competitions; backs Rubiales to continue
1 year, 7 months ago

Spanish FA asks UEFA to suspend RFEF from international competitions; backs Rubiales to continue

The Hindu  

The Spanish football federation, RFEF, has asked UEFA to suspend it from international competitions because of government interference over demands to remove its beleaguered president Luis Rubiales from office. RELATED: Rubiales’ mother goes on hunger strike in Spain over ‘hunt’ on son - report Rubiales has faced a torrent of criticism from around the globe over his behaviour at the …

Uefa rejects Spanish expulsion plea as Luis Rubiales crisis takes bizarre new twist
1 year, 7 months ago

Uefa rejects Spanish expulsion plea as Luis Rubiales crisis takes bizarre new twist

The Independent  

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SafeSport responds to US Soccer player concerns about abuse cases
1 year, 8 months ago

SafeSport responds to US Soccer player concerns about abuse cases

Associated Press  

The U.S. Center for SafeSport said it is willing to work with the U.S. Soccer Athletes Council to address concerns about the organization tasked with protecting athletes from abuse. The U.S. Soccer Athletes Council sent a letter to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives this week signed by more than 100 current and former national team players, including the …

US players say ‘deep flaws’ in how SafeSport handles abuse claims
1 year, 8 months ago

US players say ‘deep flaws’ in how SafeSport handles abuse claims

The Hindu  

The US Center for SafeSport is failing to handle abuse claims appropriately, United States national football team players said, asking Congress to change how the body operates days before the women’s team launches its bid for a fifth World Cup title. READ - FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Afghan players watch Morocco’s team practice, hoping to get their chance “SafeSport …

‘They have no recourse’: FIFPRO Africa on protecting footballers
1 year, 8 months ago

‘They have no recourse’: FIFPRO Africa on protecting footballers

Al Jazeera  

Nairobi, Kenya – Geremi Njitap had an illustrious career playing for Chelsea, Real Madrid and the Cameroon national side. Now, in his role as president of the FIFPRO Africa union, he focuses on the welfare of footballers and is calling on clubs to improve how they treat their players. Al Jazeera spoke to Geremi and FIFPRO Africa Deputy Secretary General …

Fifa urged to make human rights key consideration for World Cup 2030 host
1 year, 9 months ago

Fifa urged to make human rights key consideration for World Cup 2030 host

The Independent  

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FIFPRO releases report on disparities in Women's World Cup qualifying
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFPRO releases report on disparities in Women's World Cup qualifying

The Independent  

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England World Cup game identified as match that led to most social media abuse
1 year, 9 months ago

England World Cup game identified as match that led to most social media abuse

The Independent  

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FIFPRO Warns Foreign Players Against Signing for Egyptian Clubs, EFA Hits Back
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFPRO Warns Foreign Players Against Signing for Egyptian Clubs, EFA Hits Back

News 18  

FIFPRO, the global representative body for professional footballers, has advised foreign players against signing for Egyptian clubs because of what they allege are frequent contractual disputes and abusive behaviour by club officials. In a statement that triggered a strongly-worded response from the Egyptian Football Association, FIFPRO said a player moving to a club in the country had ”a high chance …

Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade
1 year, 9 months ago

Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade

Associated Press  

GENEVA — When Kevin-Prince Boateng walked off the field to protest being racially abused by an opposing team’s fans a decade ago, he set soccer authorities on a path toward tougher sanctions in cases of discrimination. COURT CASES Despite a push for tougher sanctions for teams when fans racially abuse players, a 2003 ruling from the Court of Arbitration for …

Tottenham ‘urgently seeking clarification from Fifa’ over Fabio Paratici ban
2 years ago

Tottenham ‘urgently seeking clarification from Fifa’ over Fabio Paratici ban

The Independent  

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Time-wasting to be tackled by FIFA
2 years ago

Time-wasting to be tackled by FIFA

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. FIFA’s referees chief Pierluigi Collina led a concerted effort to cut down …

UEFA warns clubs against overspending in ‘reckless pursuit of success’
2 years, 1 month ago

UEFA warns clubs against overspending in ‘reckless pursuit of success’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A new UEFA report found just 12 clubs were responsible for two-thirds …

US Soccer issues reform plan following NWSL abuse scandal
2 years, 1 month ago

US Soccer issues reform plan following NWSL abuse scandal

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United States football federation will introduce a …

Soccer rules panel says no to new trials for concussion subs
2 years, 2 months ago

Soccer rules panel says no to new trials for concussion subs

Associated Press  

LONDON — Soccer’s law-making panel on Wednesday rejected a request by the Premier League and MLS for trials with temporary substitutes to replace players with suspected concussion. The panel, known as IFAB, said “no consensus was reached” on the debate, with FIFA’s opposition proving a key barrier to change wanted by the leagues, who are supported by France’s Ligue 1 …

Player welfare must be key consideration in new calendar, union claims
2 years, 3 months ago

Player welfare must be key consideration in new calendar, union claims

The Independent  

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World Cup players get protection from social media abuse
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup players get protection from social media abuse

Deccan Chronicle  

Doha: FIFA and the global soccer players union have launched a moderation service aimed at protecting World Cup players from abuse on social media during the tournament. FIFA said Wednesday that the more than 830 players in Qatar can access a dedicated monitoring, reporting and moderation service that aims to filter hate speech targeted at them. The project will monitor …

Former Player Mana Shim Heads USSF Task Force on Abuse
2 years, 4 months ago

Former Player Mana Shim Heads USSF Task Force on Abuse

News 18  

Mana Shim, a former player for the National Women’s Soccer League and the U.S. under-23 national team, will chair the U.S. Soccer Federation’s task force to prevent the abuse and harassment of women that was found to be systemic in the sport. The USSF created a participant safety task force following a report issued Oct. 3 by former acting U.S. …

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