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FIFPRO Demands Urgent Changes for Player Rest Amid Lawsuits

9/30/2025

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Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels (FIFPRO) calls for urgent changes to calendars to secure rest for players.
FIFPRO reports excessive demands and limited off-seasons; 14% of players in Europe's top leagues had 28 days of rest after Euro 2024.
Lawsuits against the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) continue over lack of consultation on the international calendar.

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Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels (FIFPRO) calls for urgent changes to calendars to secure rest for players.
FIFPRO reports excessive demands and limited off-seasons; 14% of players in Europe's top leagues had 28 days of rest after Euro 2024.
Lawsuits against the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) continue over lack of consultation on the international calendar.