UNFP Issues Strong Statement on Threats to Football Regulations against PSG over Mbappe’s €55m legal battles
The National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP), representing players in France, has released a powerful statement addressing growing concerns about attempts to undermine football regulations and social protections. The union has vowed to resist any actions that threaten the integrity of the sport and its governing framework.
UNFP Defends the Professional Football Charter
In their statement, the UNFP criticized certain clubs and managers for their apparent disregard for the Professional Football Charter and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. They emphasized that these agreements are essential to protecting players’ rights and ensuring fair employment conditions.
> “We could make fun of signed contracts and just as much of regulations, opening Pandora’s box and, in the end, attacking the Professional Football Charter head-on,” the statement read.
The union expressed firm opposition to any attempts to redefine these agreements, which they claim would weaken social protections for players and disrupt the current employment framework.
Call for LFP to Enforce Regulations
The UNFP also called on the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) to uphold its regulations and decisions, warning against clubs’ efforts to limit the League’s regulatory authority.
> “As of today, the game’s leading players – via their union – are expressly asking the LFP to enforce its own regulations and the decisions of its commissions.”
The statement further stressed that undermining the League’s power would jeopardize the fairness and integrity of competitions, contradicting the principles of the European sporting model.
Commitment to Fairness and Integrity
The UNFP concluded by affirming its readiness to collaborate with the LFP to counter clubs’ efforts to erode regulatory powers. The union reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the fairness and integrity of French football, ensuring that the principles of the game are upheld.
The UNFP’s strong stance highlights the growing tension between players’ unions, clubs, and governing bodies over football regulations in France. As the debate continues, the union’s unwavering support for the Professional Football Charter and the LFP’s regulatory authority will be crucial in shaping the future of the sport.
Key Takeaways
UNFP opposes attempts to undermine football regulations.
Urges LFP to enforce its own rules and decisions.
Commits to preserving fairness and social protections in football.