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FIFA Wants More Matches. Resistance Is Growing Inside the Global Soccer World


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Published in Sports and Competition on Monday, December 2nd 2024 at 18:05 GMT by Terrence Williams   Print publication without navigation

  • Resentment and frustration over expanded schedules is nearing a breaking point. The post FIFA Wants More Matches. Resistance Is Growing Inside the Global Soccer World appeared first on Front Office Sports.

The article from MSN discusses FIFA's ambition to expand the number of matches in international soccer, particularly through the expansion of the Club World Cup and potentially increasing the frequency of the World Cup. This proposal has met with significant resistance from various stakeholders within the soccer community. European clubs and leagues, represented by organizations like the European Club Association (ECA) and the World Leagues Forum, are concerned about player welfare due to an already packed schedule, which could lead to increased injury risks and reduced performance quality. Additionally, there's discontent over the financial aspects, with FIFA's plans potentially diverting revenue away from domestic leagues. The resistance is not just about the number of games but also about the control and distribution of soccer's financial resources, highlighting a broader power struggle within the sport's governance.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/fifa-wants-more-matches-resistance-is-growing-inside-the-global-soccer-world/ar-AA1v7AHf ]

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