EUROPE’S clubs seek urgent talks with FIFA after raising concerns over player safety at next month’s Africa Cup of Nations.The emergence of the omicron variant of Covid-19 has led to countries worldwide reintroducing restrictions and travel bans. It may lead to a fresh dispute over player release for international duty next month.The public health situation globally looks set to present a significant challenge ahead of the African finals in Cameroon between January 9 and February 6 and the international windows elsewhere starting on January 24 and running to February 1 or 2.The European Club Association (ECA) board expressed its “deep concerns” around player safety and welfare around the international matches early next year, “particularly in light of the worsening public health situation and the severe challenges faced during recent international windows.”An ECA statement added: “The board agreed to engage urgently with FIFA to ensure all necessary precautions are in place to protect players and club […]
EUROPEAN CLUBS SEEK URGENT FIFA TALKS OVER AFCON
