CNN —FIFA is facing a legal challenge over the world governing body’s “unilateral” decision to set the international match calendar – notably an expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup – unions representing soccer players said in a statement on Thursday.
CNN has reached out to FIFA for comment on the legal action.
As their union, we have a duty to intervene and to enforce their legal rights as employees.
Manchester City lift the Club World Cup trophy in 2023 - the competition is set to expand from seven teams to 32 in 2025.
Francois Nel/Getty ImagesIn addition to the larger Club World Cup, all three European club competitions will be expanded to 36 teams for the 2024/2025 season.
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