Fifpro meets with Fifa over fixture congestion

Over the busy fixture schedule that has resulted in the threat of strike action, player representatives have met with Fifa, and further discussions are on the agenda.

Gianni Infantino, the president of Fifa, met with representatives from the world’s largest organization, Fifpro, in Switzerland, to lead a delegation there.

The two organizations’ first formal meeting was held in a formal setting since Fifpro’s legal complaint against the European Commission in October regarding what it claimed was Fifa’s “abuse of dominance,” which was specifically related to the expanded 32-team Club World Cup, which will take place in the United States this summer.

Sergio Marchi, the new Fifpro president, and his Fifpro colleagues will have a chance to strengthen our cooperation and foster synergies for players from all over the world, Infantino said.

“Players are at the heart of Fifa’s considerations, and we aim to collaborate with Fifpro in a spirit of respect and mutual support. We will work closely with president Marchi and his team to protect the players and the game because Fifa values the players’ voices and voices within our institution.

Despite the cordial nature of the meeting, sources claim that Infantino has been pushed into by the strike threat, which was highlighted by a number of leading players earlier this year, with Rodri from Manchester City being one of the most vocal.

The 12 European teams participating in the Club World Cup will be demanding significant sums to make up for the absence of lucrative pre-season tours, despite the exact prize money being yet to be announced.

In addition, it will limit the ability to prepare for the 2025-26 campaign. Chelsea and Manchester City are already aware that the 13-day match will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, five weeks before the new year’s opening game.

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, previously claimed that his club had been denied entry to the post-match. Between seasons, players are supposed to be allowed a three-week break.