FIFA – PSL Clubs Spent Close To R120M On Transfers
FIFA has confirmed that Premier Soccer League clubs spent R118,877,248.00 ($6.64 million) on incoming players during the ongoing transfer window, with the possibility of further spending as the window closes. The PSL also received R52,699,206.00 ($2.94 million) for outgoing players, with 27 players leaving the country and 23 arriving. Mamelodi Sundowns reportedly made a significant […]
Royal AM Awaits CAS Ruling On FIFA Transfer Ban
Royal AM is eagerly awaiting the outcome of its appeal against a FIFA-imposed transfer ban. The club will learn its fate on 13 September at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The ban, which prevents Royal AM from signing new players both domestically and internationally, was imposed at the beginning last season after the […]
FIFA blast Clubs & League Bodies For Overstretching Players
FIFA has lambasted leagues and clubs worldwide for overworking players during pre-season tours, accusing some European leagues of hypocrisy. The governing body claims clubs are stretching players to the limit with demanding international travel schedules for commercial gain. Many European clubs are currently undertaking pre-season tours in Asia or the United States, just days after […]
FIFA Denies Forcing Club World Cup Schedule
FIFA strongly refuted accusations of unilaterally imposing the 2025 Club World Cup schedule on Friday, following threats of legal action from leagues and unions. In a letter to the World Leagues Association (WLA) and FIFPRO, FIFA’s secretary general, Mattias Grafstrom, emphasized extensive consultation during the development of the new international calendar. “We categorically reject any […]