RARE PHOTOS: 5 - The Real Truth

European Club Association is orchestrating a silent football coup

Through its actions the ECA is intensifying the influence of Europe’s biggest clubs while disregarding the aspirational ones

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2023

Women’s World Cup: England preparations undermined by club vs country row

European Club Association standing firm on agreement struck last month

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2023

Wiegman in club v country wrangle over release of England World Cup players

Sarina Wiegman is caught in a club v country tussle after naming her World Cup squad, with the England manager fearing her plans to get the players together in less than three weeks could be blocked

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023

Health and welfare concerns raised over early call-ups for Women’s World Cup

Emma Hayes has led calls for restrictions on international windows

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

The Irish players whose World Cup preparations could be rocked, as row looms between ECA and FIFA

Up to 13 players, including captain Katie McCabe, could be missing for Ireland's World Cup warm-ups this summer, as the European Club Association threatens to withhold players until 10 days before the tournament kicks off.

Irish Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

England Women’s World Cup buildup plans hit by clubs’ player-release stance

The buildup to this year’s Women’s World Cup could be severely disrupted after the European Club Association told the national associations that players will not be available until 10 days before the tournament starts

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

Women’s World Cup hit by major club vs country row

The European Club Association insists players will be unable to be called up before Fifa’s release period due to concerns over player welfare

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Bohemians chief hails emergence of Union of European Clubs to counter ECA consolidation of power

Daniel Lambert will encourage Premier and First Division clubs here to join the newly formed Union of European Clubs, so that they can have a louder voice in football's corridors of power.

Irish Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

European Club Association is bad for domestic leagues, says La Liga president

At the launch of a new clubs’ union that has attracted interest from clubs such as Crystal Palace and Brighton, Javier Tebas said the ECA represented only the elite

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

Nasser Al-Khelaifi confident ECA members will benefit from FIFA agreement

Paris St Germain president Al-Khelaifi admits the discussions with the global governing body were “not easy”.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023