Italian and global player associations, AIC and FIFPro, demand urgent dialogue with FIFA, criticizing the new Club World Cup and packed schedule for endangering player health and rights. They assert the need to prioritize human sustainability over profit.
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday bash has ignited a legal storm in Spain. The presence of 'entertainers' with dwarfism drew condemnation from a disability association, leading to a lawsuit, despite some performers asserting their satisfaction with the work.
A pre-season friendly between York City and Salford City was controversially abandoned after alleged racist abuse from home fans prompted players to leave the pitch. Both clubs and North Yorkshire Police are now investigating the serious allegations.
FC Barcelona has reportedly inked a 3-year, €30m shirt sleeve sponsorship deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo's tourism board. The agreement, aimed at boosting the club's finances, faces scrutiny due to concerns over the DRC's human rights record.
Millwall FC fined £15,000 and given an extended anti-discrimination plan by the FA for homophobic chants targeting Crystal Palace's Ben Chilwell during an FA Cup match. The club admitted charges and maintains zero tolerance.
