European Soccer Leagues Challenge FIFA's Fixture Expansion

European soccer leagues and player unions plan to file a formal complaint with the European Commission, challenging FIFA's expansion of competitions, which they claim congest fixture schedules and neglect the welfare of players. The move follows previous warnings and a European Court ruling criticizing FIFA's decision-making as abusive and commercially driven.

European soccer leagues and player unions have announced their intention to file a formal complaint with the European Commission. This move challenges FIFA's expansion of competitions, which they argue congest fixture schedules and ignore player welfare.

European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe previously warned FIFA, labeling its decision-making process as "inherently abusive." This comes after a European Court of Justice ruling criticized FIFA and UEFA for abusing their dominant positions.

FIFA has responded by accusing European leagues of acting out of commercial self-interest. The complaint, supported by La Liga, will claim that FIFA's actions violate EU competition law and constitute an abuse of dominance.

(With inputs from agencies.)