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Most Players Prefer World Cup in European Summer, Union Says

Most of the players from last year's World Cup do not want the soccer tournament to be held again in November and December, global union FIFPRO said Thursday. Citing the short preparation and recovery times for players from a World Cup squeezed into the middle of the European club season,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Time-wasting crackdown could mean equivalent of three extra games – FIFPRO study

Referees in Qatar were under instruction to calculate stoppage time more accurately.

The Independent UK

FIFPRO boss: Leagues and player unions should be in charge of concussion rules

A trial of temporary concussion substitutes was again rejected by the IFAB last Saturday.

The Independent UK

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Premier League ‘disappointed’ by rejection of temporary concussion subs trial

The decision to reject a trial was confirmed by the International Football Association Board on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Who Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson voted for in Best FIFA Men's Player award

The FIFPRO Men’s World 11 and FIFPRO Women’s World 11 were revealed at The Best FIFA Football Awards in Paris on Monday

Liverpool Echo

Manchester United and Man City stars named in FIFPro World XI - but Cristiano Ronaldo misses out

Casemiro, Joao Cancelo, Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland were named in the men's team for 2022.

Manchester Evening News

IFAB urged to reconsider decision to block trial of temporary concussion subs

A trial was rejected at the IFAB’s annual business meeting on January 18.

The Independent UK

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Fifa considers rare Cas appeal over lifting of Yves Jean-Bart’s lifetime ban

Fifa is considering an appeal after the former president of the Haitian Football Federation had his lifetime ban lifted by the court of arbitration for sport

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo gets FIFA recognition despite sour Manchester United exit

Al-Nassr forward Ronaldo has made it onto an illustrious FIFA shortlist whilst some of the Premier League's biggest stars also made the cut.

Manchester Evening News

Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze and other Lionesses shortlisted for FIFA FIFPRO World XI

Eight Women's Super League stars past and present have been shortlisted for the 2022 FIFA FIFPRO World 11 with Arsenal's Leah Williamson and Chelsea forward Sam Kerr among them

Daily Mirror

Football urged to explain why it rejected temporary concussion subs trial

The International Football Association Board could not reach a consensus on a trial

The Independent UK

Fifa investigating former Sierra Leone Women’s coach over harassment claims

Fifa is investigating allegations of sexual harassment by the former coach of the Sierra Leone women’s national team

The Guardian - UK

PFA chief met with Premier League captains to propose radical solution to fixture fears

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: UEFA is expanding the Champions League and Arsene Wenger wants a World Cup every two years - with both plans causing worries about player welfare

Daily Mirror

Player awarded back pay from Lyon over maternity leave

Midfielder Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir has been awarded more than $88,000 in back pay that was withheld by her French club team, Lyon, in violation of FIFA’s rules protecting maternity rights

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Leagues consider trialling concussion subs in defiance of lawmakers’ decision

IFAB could not reach a consensus to give the go-ahead to trials.

ABC News

A pregnant footballer sued her club for discrimination at FIFA — and won. Here's why it matters

Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir sets a precedent for pregnant players everywhere, suing her club Olympique Lyonnais for pregnancy discrimination.

Daily Mirror

Juventus star wins landmark ruling over maternity pay in "wake up call" to football clubs

Juventus midfielder Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir was forced to take ex-club Lyon to a tribunal after the French giants refused to pay her in full during her pregnancy

The Independent UK

FIFPRO calls for temporary concussion substitutes trial at Women’s World Cup

A vote on a trial could take place as early as next week.

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish FA to discuss trial on temporary concussion subs at IFAB meeting next week

The governing bodies of the home nations are set to meet at an IFAB summit next week.

The Independent UK

Home nations FAs to discuss temporary concussion substitutes next week

The game’s lawmaking body the International Football Association Board will meet on January 18.

Daily Mirror

Iran footballer jailed for 26 years after 'execution' calls amid role in protests

Footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani has been sentenced to 26 years in prison in Iran for his involvement in the nation's protests following the tragic death of Mahsa Amini

Daily Mirror

Jose Mourinho slammed over 'campaign' against Roma player he said "betrayed" teammates

Jose Mourinho has been blasted by players union FIFPRO after his handling of Roma right-back Rick Karsdorp with the pair's relationship suffering a complete breakdown

The Independent UK

Player welfare must be key consideration in new calendar, union claims

Fifpro has called for ‘a different mentality towards player welfare’

The Independent UK

Charity Headway welcomes Premier League request to trial temporary concussion subs

IFAB rejected calls to trial temporary concussion substitutes at its AGM in Doha earlier this year

The Independent UK

Fears for players’ physical and mental health after World Cup

Manchester City return to Premier League action next week with 16 of their players having played a combined 5,180 minutes in Qatar

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