Tuesday briefing: European Leagues and FIFPro file legal complaint against FIFA over 'abuse of dominance'

The European Leagues and global players' union FIFPro have launched legal action against FIFA over what they allege is abuse of a dominant position in relation to the international calendar.

The two organisations have filed a legal complaint against football’s global governing body with the European Commission after announcing the action back in July. They claim that FIFA has abused its role under European competition law.

The European Leagues represents 39 leagues and 1,130 clu