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BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
World Football Eurostars pick their Euro stars
The UEFA Champions League final may be done meaning the dust settles on the top European leagues for a while at least. Delyth Lloyd is joined by World Football's Mani Djazmi, German football writer Constantin Eckner and Spanish football expert Eduardo Alvarez to look back over all the big talking points from across Europe. From Serie A through to the Bundesliga, La Liga and Ligue 1, our panel give their views on a momentous season. Photo: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates the La Liga EA Sports 2024/2025 championship during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. (Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images)
New York Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
FIFA ‘far away' from a deal with league unions over football calendar, says PL board member
FIFA is still 'far away' from resolving the row with Europe's domestic leagues and global players' union FIFPro over the international match calendar, according to the Premier League's director of international football relations Mathieu Moreuil. Last October, European Leagues, the body that represents leagues in 30 countries across the continent, teamed up with FIFPro to file a formal complaint against world football's governing body at the European Commission. Advertisement The dispute over who controls football's congested calendar has been simmering for years but FIFA's critics believe its decisions to expand the World Cup to 48 teams and create a new 32-team Club World Cup are an abuse of a dominant market position, which is contrary to European Union competition law. At the heart of the dispute is the claim that FIFA has failed to consult the rest of the game on the impact of these changes, with the unions concerned about a spike in injuries and player-burnout, while the leagues are worried about the detrimental effect of too much football on their competitions. Speaking to journalists in Munich on Thursday, Moreuil said European Leagues and FIFPro made their complaint because FIFA was not listening to them, something that has started to change. 'We've had meetings, at least, and FIFA is now engaging with us,' said Moreuil, who is also European Leagues' vice-president. 'Both organisations have had meetings with the FIFA president (Gianni Infantino), which is good, but we're still far away from an agreement, therefore we'll keep our legal action in the system. 'FIFA needs to have a discussion with all the stakeholders about a calendar that works. It's not going to be easy but that's what we do. 'When we look at (European football's governing body) UEFA, we can have a discussion on these issues. It's not perfect but at least the points we are making are taken into account. That's the relationship we want with FIFA and we're far from that at the moment. But hopefully things can improve.' FIFA's international match calendar is an agreement with the game's six continental confederations, the European Club Association and FIFPro that sets out when international games can be played, including all the major tournaments. The current calendar runs from this summer until the end of 2030 and, as FIFA insists that international football takes priority over domestic games, national competitions must fit into FIFA's schedule. Advertisement The revamped Club World Cup, which starts in Miami on June 14, does not have a ring-fenced space on the calendar but FIFA is still demanding that the 32 participating clubs field their strongest squads and has created a bespoke transfer window to allow them to bring in new players between 1-10 June. And with the tournament not finishing until 13 July, teams that go deep in the tournament will only have five weeks off before their domestic seasons start again in mid-August. Maheta Molango, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association, was also in Munich ahead of Saturday's Champions League final and the English players' union boss told reporters that his members have been very clear about the consequences of fixture congestion. 'The players have spoken up,' he said. '(Manchester City's) Rodri, the Ballon d'Or, said it was too much, and many others. So now it's very tangible. It's not a theory. 'We are in situation where players are being put at risk of injury, physically and mentally. 'That's why we need to come together and work on solutions, otherwise people will get injured or they'll make choices to protect themselves. That's where it becomes a problem for the whole industry, because we want to see the best players on the pitch.' Molango added that the players' unions are pushing for a mandatory two-week break for players in the off-season and a day off every week during the season. FIFA has not responded to a request for comment.
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Transfer deadline given shock new time as Premier League and EFL strike landmark agreement
There has been an additional window to sign players added this year DAYLIGHT SAVING Transfer deadline given shock new time as Premier League and EFL strike landmark agreement Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE summer transfer window will close four hours earlier than usual. But fears that Prem clubs could be exposed to losing players after incoming business ends appear to have been eased. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The summer transfer window will shut earlier this summe Credit: Rex 2 Deals must be done by 7pm on September 1 Credit: Getty Prem and EFL chiefs, with the agreement of clubs in both leagues, have agreed that signings or paperwork will have to be lodged by 7pm on September 1. Clubs who send a notice to register players will still have two hours to complete any deals between English clubs and allow them to play for their new sides. For signing from overseas, there will be an additional two hours to complete all the paperwork. The move from the 11pm closure is viewed as a way of preventing club staff and administrators having to burn the midnight oil well into the early hours when late-agreed deals are pushed through. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL BECK AND CALL Salford release 17 players days after Beckham and Neville's takeover of club Some clubs voiced concerns that it could leave them open to the risk of losing players to major European clubs in the time frame between the English window shutting and the closure of the markets elsewhere. But it is understood that discussion about 'harmonisation' across major leagues has been productive. The European Leagues umbrella group, which represents the majority of domestic competitions throughout the continent, is keen to get alignment. European Leagues would ideally see the markets close BEFORE the start of the season. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Although it is accepted that such an agreement, while preferable in the future, is not feasible at this stage. Another argument in favour of the early closure is that Fifa have already allowed the window to open early. Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d'Or despite their incredible careers There is a 10-day transfer opportunity between June 1 and June 10 ahead of this summer's Club World Cup. The formal window will then close again until it reopens on June 16, shutting on September 1, while the winter window will run from January 1 to February 2.
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Transfer deadline given shock new time as Premier League and EFL strike landmark agreement
THE summer transfer window will close four hours earlier than usual. But fears that Prem clubs could be exposed to losing players after incoming business ends appear to have been eased. Advertisement 2 Dominic Solanke joined Tottenham on deadline day last year Credit: Rex 2 Raheem Sterling was a very late loan addition for Arsenal Credit: Getty Prem and EFL chiefs, with the agreement of clubs in both leagues, have agreed that signings or paperwork will have to be lodged by 7pm on September 1. Clubs who send a notice to register players will still have two hours to complete any deals between English clubs and allow them to play for their new sides. For signing from overseas, there will be an additional two hours to complete all the paperwork. The move from the 11pm closure is viewed as a way of preventing club staff and administrators having to burn the midnight oil well into the early hours when late-agreed deals are pushed through. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Some clubs voiced concerns that it could leave them open to the risk of losing players to major European clubs in the time frame between the English window shutting and the closure of the markets elsewhere. But it is understood that discussion about 'harmonisation' across major leagues has been productive. The European Leagues umbrella group, which represents the majority of domestic competitions throughout the continent, is keen to get alignment. European Leagues would ideally see the markets close BEFORE the start of the season. Advertisement Most read in Football Latest JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Although it is accepted that such an agreement, while preferable in the future, is not feasible at this stage. Another argument in favour of the early closure is that Fifa have already allowed the window to open early. Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d'Or despite their incredible careers There is a Advertisement The formal window will then close again until it reopens on June 16, shutting on September 1, while the winter window will run from January 1 to February 2.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Transfer deadline given shock new time as Premier League and EFL strike landmark agreement
THE summer transfer window will close four hours earlier than usual. But fears that Prem clubs could be exposed to losing players after incoming business ends appear to have been eased. 2 2 Prem and EFL chiefs, with the agreement of clubs in both leagues, have agreed that signings or paperwork will have to be lodged by 7pm on September 1. Clubs who send a notice to register players will still have two hours to complete any deals between English clubs and allow them to play for their new sides. For signing from overseas, there will be an additional two hours to complete all the paperwork. The move from the 11pm closure is viewed as a way of preventing club staff and administrators having to burn the midnight oil well into the early hours when late-agreed deals are pushed through. Some clubs voiced concerns that it could leave them open to the risk of losing players to major European clubs in the time frame between the English window shutting and the closure of the markets elsewhere. But it is understood that discussion about 'harmonisation' across major leagues has been productive. The European Leagues umbrella group, which represents the majority of domestic competitions throughout the continent, is keen to get alignment. European Leagues would ideally see the markets close BEFORE the start of the season. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Although it is accepted that such an agreement, while preferable in the future, is not feasible at this stage. Another argument in favour of the early closure is that Fifa have already allowed the window to open early. There is a 10-day transfer opportunity between June 1 and June 10 ahead of this summer's Club World Cup. The formal window will then close again until it reopens on June 16, shutting on September 1, while the winter window will run from January 1 to February 2.
