International Match Calendar: European Leagues & FIFPRO Europe file complaint with EU against FIFA

"Following decisions by their respective executive bodies, European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe will jointly file a formal complaint to the European Commission (the primary executive arm of the European Union) on competition law grounds against FIFA regarding the international match calendar," announced the two bodies on 23/07/2024.

"For several years, the leagues and player unions have repeatedly urged FIFA to develop a clear, transparent, and fair process regarding the international match calendar. The latest formal request was sent ahead of the FIFA Congress and Council in May 2024. Regretfully, FIFA has consistently refused to include national leagues and player unions in its decision-making process," said the players' union and the association. In particular, they are targeting the "Mundial de Clubes FIFA", the official name of the International Federation's first Club World Cup with 32 teams - which includes 12 European teams - to be held in the United States from 15/06 to 13/07/2025.

"The international match calendar is now beyond saturation and has become unsustainable for…