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Fifa executives rally behind Infantino despite commercial plan fiasco

Gianni Infantino’s position as world football’s most powerful administrator appeared more secure on Thursday after senior Fifa executives backed him to remain president despite his failed attempt to overhaul the commercial operations behind competitions including the World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Soccer: FIFA governance debate set to outlive Morocco truce despite backing for Infantino

FIFA apologized for mistakes in a World Cup commercial rights proposal after member federations complained. A review will now be conducted before a report is presented to the Council. European Leagues criticized FIFA's short assessment timeline for tournament expansion plans. Infantino seeks a fourth term as president while facing leadership…

The Economic Times

European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid 'crisis' meeting

European soccer leagues are demanding governance reform from FIFA. This call follows a failed plan to sell World Cup stakes. The proposal was described as dangerous and raised serious concerns. FIFA must not continue taking unilateral disruptive decisions. Until reform occurs, new FIFA competitions will be rejected.

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European leagues call for fairer distribution of Uefa prize money

Clubs not participating in Europe receive just 308m euros (£265.8m) between them

The Independent UK

Europe’s leagues and Fifpro accuse Fifa of ‘abusive and anti-competitive’ acts

Europe’s domestic leagues joined forces with the global players’ union to file a formal complaint against Fifa’s imposition of the sport’s match calendar

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Football leagues and union appeal to EU against Fifa’s packed calendar

Watch as the European Leagues umbrella body, FIFPRO players' union and Spain's LaLiga appealed to the European Union (EU) on Monday, 14 October, over Fifa's packed football calendar.

The Independent UK

European footballers sue Fifa over fixture demands

The Premier League and the Professional Footballers’ Association are suing Fifa alongside other European domestic leagues and unions over what they allege is abuse of a dominant position.

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Leagues and unions to sue FIFA over ‘unsustainable’ international calendar

The Premier League and the Professional Footballers’ Association are suing FIFA alongside other European domestic leagues and unions over what…

The National (Scotland)

European Soccer Leagues Address Potential Game Expansion To US

European soccer leagues cautious about playing in the US due to legal uncertainties and potential impacts on players and clubs.

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No room for expanded Club World Cup – European Leagues

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the new 32-team format for the competition in December.

The Independent UK

European football’s earthquake is coming - what will it look like after?

A power battle at the very top of the game could soon come to a head with potentially massive repercussions for the whole sport, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

American teams could play in Super Cup as Uefa plan revamp

The MLS winners could be included in a new four-team season-opening event

The Independent UK

Leeds United’s summer income haul highlights Victor Orta transfer plan

Leeds have brought in the 10th most amount of money from incoming transfers in the top five European Leagues in 2022

Leeds Live

Man Utd finance chief warns against major overhaul of European revenue split

The new European club competition formats kick in from 2024.

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Daily Record

Celtic and Rangers given Champions League cash backing as Euro chief demands urgent revenue change

Jacco Swart, head of European Leagues which also represents the Scottish Premiership, wants financial fairness.

The Independent UK

Manchester United finance chief warns against ‘drastic changes’ to European football’s revenue split

There are growing calls to change how money is distributed when the format of the Champions League changes in 2024

The Independent UK

New-look Champions League to cause fixture headache for Europe’s top leagues

An agreement on a new format for Europe’s men’s club competitions from 2024-25 was finally signed off in Vienna on Tuesday

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool could be affected by major Champions League changes as UEFA challenged

UEFA's plans for the Champions League have faced opposition from , which could effect Liverpool in the future

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UEFA told to make major Champions League decision that could impact Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs

Europe's leagues have urged UEFA to scale back its plans to add more Champions League matches in the future, as well as their aim to help teams qualify based on their historical performances in the competition

The Guardian - UK

Uefa asked to drop Champions League ‘historic performance’ entry plan

The European Leagues group have appealed against the controversial proposal which would see two clubs qualify for the Champions League based on their Uefa coefficient ranking

The Independent UK

European Leagues hoping Uefa drop coefficient-ranked Champions League plan

A decision on the new formats for Europe’s men’s club competitions is set to be taken on May 10.

The Guardian - UK

Clubs propose Champions League reforms based on coefficient ranking

The plan would have two teams entered who failed to qualify, with qualification based on club’s coefficient over the past five seasons

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