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FIFA may face legal action from players' union, leagues over packed schedule
10/05/2024 04:28 PM | Click to read full article
The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) and the World Leagues Association (WLA) expressed their concern over the expanded competitions in a letter addressed to the FIFA President and the Secretary-General. The letter said the global football calendar is "beyond saturation" and that national leagues are unable to properly organise their competitions, while players are being pushed beyond their limits, with significant injury risks.