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THE global professional football players’ union, Fifpro, and the World Leagues Association have threatened legal action against Fifa should football’s international governing body go ahead with its expanded Club World Cup in 2025.
A report in the London Times last week stated that the two organisations want the tournament rescheduled, citing issues such as match schedule saturation, a threat to domestic leagues, and player welfare.
It is a serious statement of intent from players’ unions in fighting back against the increase in workload and added demands placed on workers by tournament organisers and governing bodies.
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