Premier League, La Liga Lead Push for FIFA Reforms Over World Cup Plan
Top European leagues from England, Spain, Italy and Germany are pressing FIFA president Gianni Infantino after criticizing a World Cup expansion plan as exploitative.
Europe's leading football leagues, including the Premier League and La Liga, are pressing FIFA for reforms after criticizing a World Cup plan they described as "exploitative," according to Al Jazeera.
Top leagues from England, Spain, Italy and Germany have added pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, though specific details of the disputed plan were not fully outlined in the available report.
Tensions between top European leagues and FIFA over the football calendar and competition formats have grown in recent years, as clubs and leagues have voiced concerns about player workload and revenue-sharing arrangements tied to FIFA's expanded tournament plans.
The leagues' joint pressure signals continued friction between domestic competition organizers and football's global governing body over how international tournaments are structured and scheduled.
FIFA had not issued a public response to the leagues' criticism as of the report.
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- Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after ‘exploitative’ plan — Al Jazeera — All
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