Football player unions have won their battles for a period of compulsory comfort after a meeting in New York between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and senior data from the global player unions, resulting in a compromise on the need for standardized player brakes.
Amidst the concerns of the player burnout, groups of players demanded action on the player Kalyan after FIFA’s decision to staging this heat in the inauguration of 32-team inauguration of this heat Club World Cup During the European off-season.
The governing body of the World Soccer said that on Saturday, FIFA and players unions have reached a 72-hour minimum gesture between the games and reached “unanimous” over a three-week period of comfort in a closed season.
A proposal for the players ‘unions or participating in the FIFA Council meetings will be considered when the players’ matters are addressed, it will be considered.
In a statement, FIFA said: “The meeting addressed the major issues related to the player health (both men and women), a top priority that it is part of the Professional Risk Prevention structure established by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
“FIFA and Player Unions reviewed the upcoming joint projects, including the world’s football governing bodies and players’ representative organizations, which focused a specific focus on the players comfort and recovery, as well as competitions in the context of the International Match Calendar (IMC).
“There is a consensus that the matches should have at least 72 hours of rest, and the players should have at least 21 days of comfort period / holiday at the end of each season.
“The period must be managed individually by each club and concerned players, which depend on their match calendar and take into account the applied collective agreements.
“In addition, a rest day should also be planned per week, while practically being managed.
“Furthermore, it was discussed that players should be considered especially long-long intercontinental trips-and under climatic conditions, considering the policies for the upcoming IMC.”
FIFPRO, Global Footballers Union, and unions from England and France, filed a case against FIFA with the European Union in June 2024, alleging that it had misused its main position and violated European competition. FIFA World Cup And introduction to club World Cup.
On the eve of the Club World Cup in the United States, Fifpro said A compulsory four -week break at the end of each season.
The FIFA Club World Cup was introduced without consulting with player groups, FIFA and players unions agreed to “balance” between the club and the international calendar.
FIFA’s statement said, “About competitions, FIFA and player unions agreed to the importance of creating the right balance between the national team football and club football, and on the other side, and domestic, continental and global club competitions.”
“It is important for players around the world to create opportunities to compete in top competitions as it increases global football development.
“Additionally, offering more sports opportunities to players who are not at the highest international level, were also identified as priority.”
