FIFPRO Europe and European Leagues have released a joint statement stating their intentions to file a complaint with the European Commission against FIFA over the match calendar. “The international match calendar is now beyond saturation and has become unsustainable for national leagues and a risk for the health of players. FIFA’s decisions over the last years have repeatedly favoured its own competitions and commercial interests, neglected its responsibilities as a governing body, and harmed the economic interests of national leagues and the welfare of players,” read the joint statement posted on X.

Due to the ever-changing dynamic world of football, the new UEFA Champions League format and the new FIFA Club World Cup will heavily affect all players involved. Besides the domestic duties, the number of matches in the new UCL format will increase from 125 to 189. Each team will play a minimum of eight games instead of six and a maximum of 17.

#FIFPRO Europe and @EuropeanLeagues will jointly file a formal complaint to the @EU_Commission against FIFA regarding the international match calendar.

Our joint statement pic.twitter.com/qgLQaNvz6g

— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) July 23, 2024

“Legal action is now the only responsible step for European leagues and player unions to protect football, its ecosystem and its workforce from FIFA’s unilateral decisions. The complaint will explain that FIFA’s conduct infringes EU competition law and notably constitutes an abuse of dominance,” the statement further added.

To add to that the usual list of participants at the FIFA Club World Cup has also increased adding to the team’s already congested fixture list. Adding international duties to the current calendar puts the players at serious risk with the number of ACL injuries already having seen an increase in both the men’s and women’s game during the 2023-24 season.

“FIFA holds a dual role as both the global regulator of football and a competition organiser. This creates a conflict of interest, which, consistent with the recent case law of the EU Courts, requires FIFA to exercise its regulatory functions in a way that is transparent, objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate. FIFA’s conduct in respect of the international match calendar falls well short of these requirements,” concluded the statement.

UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 LIVE Updates, France vs Belgium LIVE Score: Kylian Mbappe‘s France are 0-0 against Belgium in the first half in a highly-anticipated Euro 2024 Round of 16 encounter. France finished in their group behind Austria with one win and two draws. Mbappe and Co chase their first Euro title under coach Didier Deschamps. Belgium also came second in their group with one win and one draw. Kevin De Bruyne‘s side lost their first game against Slovakia but bounced back in the competition.

Follow UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 LIVE Updates, France vs Belgium LIVE Score here –

Ukraine vs Belgium Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: Belgium will be the favourites to qualify for the Euro 2024 Round of 16 stage, as they come into their final Group E match after a win vs Romania. Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku will be hoping to open his goal tally, having seen three goals ruled out for offside already in the tournament. Although every team in Group E has 3 points, Ukraine are bottom due to their heavy 3-0 loss to Romania, and even four points could not be enough for them to get into the top three.

When will the Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024 match take place?

The Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024 match will take place on Wednesday, June 26 (IST).

Where will the Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024 match be played?

The Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024 match will be played at the Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart.

What time will the Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024 match start?

The Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024 match will start at 9:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will telecast the Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024 match?

The Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024 match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024 match?

The Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024 match will be streamed live on SonyLiv app and website.

(All the details are as per the information provided by the broadcaster)

Belgium vs Romania Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: With every other team in Group E on three points each, anything but a win for Belgium will put them in a huge spot of bother before Matchday 3. But against a buoyant Romania, who dispatched Ukraine 3-0 in their first game, Kevin de Bruyne and co. will have their task cut out. Creativity in the Belgian team is not lacking, but Romelu Lukaku will hope to be onside today, having had two goals ruled out by VAR in Belgium’s loss to Slovakia.

When will the Belgium vs Romania, Euro 2024 match take place?

The Belgium vs Romania, Euro 2024 match will take place on Sunday, June 23 (IST).

Where will the Belgium vs Romania, Euro 2024 match be played?

The Belgium vs Romania, Euro 2024 match will be played at the Cologne Stadium, Cologne.

What time will the Belgium vs Romania, Euro 2024 match start?

The Belgium vs Romania, Euro 2024 match will start at 12:30 AM IST.

Which TV channels will telecast the Belgium vs Romania, Euro 2024 match?

The Belgium vs Romania, Euro 2024 match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Belgium vs Romania, Euro 2024 match?

The Belgium vs Romania, Euro 2024 match will be streamed live on SonyLiv app and website.

(All the details are as per the information provided by the broadcaster)

Premier League Final Day Live Streaming: The Premier League title will be decided on the final day of the season with both Manchester City and Arsenal still in the race. Man City will be squaring off against West Ham while Arsenal will be taking on Everton at home. Standing at the top of the table with a total of 88 points, Man City are favorites to clinch their record fourth Premier League title in a row. They just need to defeat West Ham as the victory will take them to an unassailable 91 points. On the other hand, Arsenal should defeat Everton and also hope that Man City should lose against West Ham or at least secure a draw.

Apart from these two encounters, there will be eight more matches that will be played on the final day of the Premier League. Liverpool, who are standing at the third spot on the points table, will also be in action against the Wolves. 

When will the Premier League final day matches be played?

The Premier League final day matches will be played on Sunday, May 19 (IST).

What time will the Premier League final day matches start?

The Premier League final day matches will start at 8:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will broadcast the Premier League final day matches?

The Premier League final day matches will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Premier League final day matches?

The Premier League final day matches will be streamed live on Disney Plus Hotstar app and website.

(All the details are as per the information provided by the broadcaster)

Phil Foden says Manchester City will forever be part of English football history if they clinch a fourth successive Premier League title on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s side are in pole position for a sixth English crown in seven seasons heading into Sunday’s final round of fixtures. City are two points ahead of second placed Arsenal and will lift the Premier League trophy once again if they beat West Ham at the Etihad Stadium or if the Gunners fail to defeat Everton. It would be an unprecedented achievement in English top-flight history if City make it four successive titles.

Not even the great Liverpool teams of the 1970s and 1980s, the Alex Ferguson’s dynastic Manchester United or Arsenal’s greatest sides could manage that remarkable feat.

England forward Foden believes it might never happen again if City get their hands on the silverware.

The Football Writers’ Association player of the year, who missed Thursday night’s ceremony in London to focus on City’s preparations, said: “It’s history and I don’t think I can ever see it being done again. 

“It’s something the team knows, the team understands and we’re looking forward to trying to get it done.”

After winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup last season, City are chasing the double this term.

They face Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 25 before Foden turns his attention to the European Championship in Germany.

“If we can win these next two finals, then go into the tournament (Euro 2024) full of confidence,” Foden said.

“We’ll give everything to try and achieve success and try and do the Premier League four times which has never been done before. It would mean a lot to us.

“I’m delighted with how I’m performing and now it’s one last push on Sunday, one more game to go to try and win the league.”