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FIFPro, Europe's big leagues vs. FIFA: The battle over soccer's calendar explained

FIFPro and Europe's top leagues have announced legal action against FIFA over soccer's packed schedule. Here's what you need to know.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco

Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s ...

Sports - ABC News - October 21

FIFA to consider transfer rules after Diarra trial

FIFA has said it will start negotiations with the sport's stakeholders on the transfer system after the European Union ruled that some aspects of it were unlawful.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Legal complaint filed against Fifa's 'abuse of dominance'

The top European leagues and players' union Fifpro file a legal complaint against Fifa over what they claim is an "abuse of dominance".

European football chiefs slam FIFA over schedule

European football chiefs and the global players' union, FIFPro, united on Monday to criticise FIFA over the global football calendar and filed an antitrust lawsuit against the governing body.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Palmer on Zola parallels: Only know him on FIFA

Chelsea striker Cole Palmer brushed off comparisons with Gianfranco Zola after his latest goal and standout performance in a 2-1 defeat of Newcastle United on Sunday, saying he only knew of the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Wenger to host FIFA player welfare, burnout panel

FIFA is ready to host talks led by Arsène Wenger on improving player welfare that could weigh limiting the number of games played in a congested calendar and mandating off-season breaks.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Europe’s leagues and Fifpro accuse Fifa of ‘abusive and anti-competitive’ acts

La Liga president called complaint ‘important step’ No intention to challenge body as global regulator The La Liga president, Javier Tebas, hailed “one of the most important days in football” ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

LaLiga chief to FIFA: Cancel '25 Club World Cup

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to cancel the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup because he says that neither the leagues nor the FIFPRO Players' Union want it.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

MLS commissioner joins calls for Fifa to ‘be strategic’ over football fixtures

Don Garber sympathetic over fixture overload Commissioner still backs Club World Cup inclusion The Commissioner of Major League Soccer, Don Garber, has joined voices calling for greater ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

MLS boss: FIFA suit could spark schedule change

MLS president Don Garber said the recent antitrust antitrust lawsuit before the European Commission in Brussels could spark change to the congested global calendar.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

FIFA confirms Messi, Miami in '25 Club World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Saturday that Inter Miami will take part in the 2025 Club World Cup as the final Major League Soccer competitor.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Messi's Inter Miami to play in Fifa Club World Cup

Major League Soccer side Inter Miami are named as the latest addition to the Fifa Club World Cup in 2025.

Women footballers urge Fifa to end Saudi oil deal

More than 100 professional women's footballers sign an open letter urging Fifa to end a sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco.

Women's stars urge FIFA end Saudi Aramco deal

A group of over 100 professional women's footballers on Monday sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Top female footballers urge Fifa to end deal with Saudi ‘nightmare sponsor’

Letter to governing body accuses Saudis of using sports to ‘distract from the regime’s brutal human rights reputation’. More than 100 professional female footballers have signed a letter calling on ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Fifa in dispute with Adidas and Coca-Cola over Club World Cup sponsorship

Fifa wants to negotiate new deals for 2025 tournament Cases in line to be heard at Swiss Arbitration Centre Fifa is in dispute with its long-term partners Adidas and Coca-Cola over sponsorship ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?

The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

The Soccer Prodigy Who Idolized Ronaldo

Those close to Conrad Harder always knew he was destined for big things. They just did not expect that day to come so soon.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The Unwanted Kiss That Changed Spanish Soccer

A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the pressures faced by Spain’s women’s soccer team after Luis Rubiales kissed the player Jenni Hermoso.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Democrats accuse GOP of obstructing military voters Republicans ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

PepsiCo Wins Plastics Pollution Lawsuit

The state Supreme Court Justice in Buffalo said the case failed to show PepsiCo created a public nuisance.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi set to take part in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hosted in the U.S.A.

Because the tournament is in the U.S. they received an extra slot as hosts, and Miami will be the beneficiaries

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

FIFA gives Lionel Messi, Inter Miami a spot in 2025 Club World Cup

FIFA had not previously announced how the final North and Central American spot in the 2025 Club World Cup would be awarded.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid

Gulf kingdom is sole bidder for 2034 tournament Trade union claims ‘epidemic’ of migrant worker abuse Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

‘One big mess’: Fifa not fit to govern football, claims human rights group

FairSquare calls for widespread reform of governing body ‘Football is far too important to be governed this poorly’ Fifa is not fit to govern and should be the subject of widespread reform, a ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Why ‘Floppy’ Ankles Are a Blessing and a Curse for a Soccer Star

Harry Kane’s physiology predisposes him to injury but also aids his prolific scoring.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?

The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer

UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

How migrant children are using soccer to connect

Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...

Why 2-0 Is an Increasingly Dangerous Scoreline in Soccer

Losing teams are making late recoveries and turning games around more often than ever.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Lightning strike kills player during match in Peru

Lightning killed a 34-year-old player and injured four others during a football match in the Peruvian Andes.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Lightning Strikes Soccer Team in Peru, Killing Player

A video of the incident shows a flash of light and then several players instantly dropping to the ground.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

When Soccer Players Turn Into Runway Models

Fashion has long been linked to soccer, offering the game’s biggest stars a chance to express themselves.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The Piece of a Soccer Uniform That Has Become Extremely Rare

It was once an essential feature, but now it’s barely seen on the field.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...

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