Source: REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
[Saba Sports News] Just before the Club World Cup final, the International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) released a statement criticizing FIFA President Gianni Infantino. They pointed out that although the Club World Cup allows fans to see top football stars and generates enthusiasm, it hides the real and dangerous disparity faced by most football players. They called the global football feast a fabricated performance orchestrated by FIFA and its president, lacking dialogue, sensitivity, and respect for the players who support the game. FIFPRO also noted that most players face poor working conditions, including unpaid wages, short match schedules, and lack of security, but FIFA ignores this reality and focuses only on profit. The editor believes that this incident makes the public think about the limits of football’s commercialization. FIFA, in pursuit of commercial profits, turns the Club World Cup into a grand commercial spectacle, ignoring the rights of the players. This could lead to football losing its roots. The public may now pay more attention to the essence of football, pushing the football industry to better balance commercial interests with player rights and the sustainability of the sport.