FIFPro/World Leagues Forum: leadership summit on football governance (Madrid, 04/10/2021)

"The impact of proposals to revamp the international match calendar in terms of competitions and players' welfare," was one of the main topics discussed by the leaders of FIFPro and the World Leagues Forum (WLF), in Madrid (ESP) on Monday 04/10/2021, according to the two organisations on 06/10/2021.

The worldwide representative organisation for professional footballers and the association representing professional football leagues met "to discuss current topics and concerns in professional football. The aim for the two key international stakeholders was to strengthen collaboration between leagues and player unions while important discussions are taking place on the future of football," said FIFPro and the WLF.

"They agreed that any plans on the future of football requires the agreement of those who represent the employers and the employees. It was emphasised that while innovations must be discussed, the economy of domestic leagues shall be preserved and safeguards implemented for the health of players," added the two bodies.

"The two delegations will meet again in the coming weeks to…