FIFA sued by full schedule

Reference News Network reported on October 18th that according to the Spanish "Confidential News" website on October 14th, the International Federation of Professional Footballers filed a lawsuit with the European Commission on the 14th, accusing FIFA of abusing its dominant position and causing the international schedule to be overcrowded. The federation claims that this has had a negative impact on the physical and mental well-being of the players. The lawsuit is undertaken by the law firm Garrigus, mainly targeting the 2026 World Cup and the 2025 Club World Cup.
According to reports, under EU law, it is illegal for dominant players in the market to abuse their position and hinder effective competition.
When employees and employers come together, they have incredible power. Unfortunately, this is not the case in this matter, "said Davide Th é rier, former footballer and president of the French Professional Footballers' Union (UNFPA). It is impossible to engage in social dialogue with FIFA, as they have not opened their doors to us, "Tyrael said at a press conference in Brussels, citing repeated complaints from players in leagues such as the English Premier League and Ligue 1.
Mathieu Morey, the international relations director of the English Premier League, said, 'We can't stand it any longer.' He explained that the current schedule would 'pose risks to players'. We have no choice but to take legal measures
According to reports, players are also increasingly frustrated with international schedules, especially with the increasing number of injuries. Spanish national team player and Manchester City player Rodri said shortly before his serious injury that the players were "very close" to a strike. Real Madrid coach Ancelotti also agrees with Rodley's statement, saying, "If the management does not believe that the increase in player injuries is due to playing too many games, then there is a problem with the management
Umberto Carcanio, the president of the Italian Players' Union, said, "This is a football world with the risk of self destruction." He also emphasized that the Club World Cup may further exacerbate the risk of "wealth accumulation in the hands of a few clubs.
Alfonso Ramaderi, a lawyer at Garrigus Law Firm in Brussels, said after a press conference that "FIFA's actions are a typical manifestation of abuse of dominant position and go against the obligations under EU law.