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What are the key matches to look out for as league football returns across Europe?

What are the key matches to look out for as league football returns across Europe?

Action resumes this weekend across top leagues in Europe following the conclusion of the recent international break observed across the continent. The drama and excitement of club football take centre stage over the weekend, and in no particular order, Afrosport brings you the top five matches to watch out for across Europe's top leagues with the guarantee of keeping you at the edge of your seats....

Gerard Pique joins FIFPRO and European Leagues in criticising fixture congestion

Gerard Pique joins FIFPRO and European Leagues in criticising fixture congestion

Former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique has added his voice to the recent calls made by FIFPRO, the European Leagues association and Spain's LaLiga, on the increasing number of matches introduced by world football governing body, FIFA, Afrosport reports. The 37-year-old said football's governing bodies should not introduce new competitions. FIFA has introduced a new Club World Cup featuring 32 teams, adding to the expanded...

FIFPRO, European Leagues file legal complaints over increasing match schedule

FIFPRO, European Leagues file legal complaints over increasing match schedule

The professional football players union, FIFPRO, and a host of top European leagues have filed a legal complaint to the European Commission over what it termed an "abusive" international match calendar by the world football governing body, FIFA. FIFPRO and the European Leagues spoke out earlier in July, when it took legal action with the petition focusing solely on the expansion of the FIFA World Cup...