The English Premier League is set to join legal action against FIFA for congesting the international football calendar and risking the health of players.

The European Leagues Prganisation and FIFPRO Europe are to file a joint complaint to the European Commission in relation to law breaches.

Tt comes after FIFA announced plans to launch a revamped FIFA Club World Cup in the United States in June and July 2025 consisting of 32 clubs.

The tournament will replace the old format of six teams from six federations which was played mid-season.

A statement from the european leagues read: “Following decisions by their respective executive bodies, European leagues and FIFPRO Europe will jointly file a formal complaint to the European Commission on competition law grounds against FIFA regarding the international match calendar.