Den internasjonale kampkalenderen har fått mye kritikk fra både spillere og klubber. Nå går FIFPRO til sak mot FIFA for å få ned kampbelastningen. Denne uka var NISO-leder Kristoffer Vatshaug tilstede under en pressekonferanse i Brussel der søksmålet ble kommentert nærmere.
FOTO: FIFPro
- Dette er en merkedag for fotballen i Europa. Her står klubbene og spillerne sammen for å kreve sin rett. Hverdagen for spillerne hjemme i Norge er ekstremt viktig for oss og noe vi ønsker å utvikle videre. De Norske spilleplanene påvirkes av den internasjonale matchkalenderen og det er utfordrende å sette en god og bærekraftig plan for Eliteserie, cupen , europacup og landskamper. Om vi skal lykkes med dette fremover må partene i dette samhandle bedre, det er her FIFA har bommet og det er her vi nå krever vår rett, spillere og klubbene - en reell plass for å ta beslutninger sammen, sier Vatshaug.
NISO står sammen med klubbene gjennom NTF (Norsk Toppfotball) i denne saken.
FOTO: Norsk Toppfotball
- Spilleplanene for Cupen og Eliteserien må tilpasses den internasjonale kampkalenderen, og vi tror at bedre samarbeid mellom organisasjonene vil gjøre hverdagen lettere for spillerne. Spillernes velferd er noe vi alle er opptatt av, og vi er glade for å kunne jobbe sammen med NISO for å få til dette, sier NTF-leder Jens Haugland.
Uttalelse fra Kristoffer Vatshaug fra pressekonferansen:
“Hello, and thank you to everyone present here today. This moment is crucial for us, and today should mark a turning point—enough is enough.
I represent the players, the Norwegian football players who dedicate themselves to the game every day, both worldwide and in Norway.
At the moment, the Norwegian league, which holds teams such as Rosenborg, Molde and Bodø/Glimt and have given us Håland, Ødegård, Aursnes, Sørloth, Ryerson and more to come - is ranked as the 11th best in Europe, which is an all-time high. This ranking reflects both the incredible opportunities and the challenges that come with European football. We are all mutually dependent on each other, working hard every single day to make dreams possible— for the players, for the fans, both at home and abroad.
We want to dream big in Norway. We want our players to be able to compete at the highest levels, at home, in European leagues and at the broader international stages. However, it is not just about performance; it is about creating a football industry that respects the rights and wellbeing of those at its core—the players.
Football in Norway is growing, with more people joining the sport and a increasing fan interest. This is something to celebrate, and we are proud of how far Norwegian football has come. But let’s not forget the growing discontent. Forced changes in player schedules, reduced rest periods, and creeping demands are more than just inconveniences—they are violations of labor rights. They breach collective agreements, contracts, and the basic protections every worker should be guaranteed. These challenges could force players to choose not to represent their national team due to the increasing workload, which not only affects their careers but also diminishes the quality of Norwegian football—for the players, the fans, and the sport as a whole.
For football to be a sustainable industry across all nations and levels, there must be a deep and unwavering respect for the people in it, the players are not only a part of it, but they are also the heart of it. We demand to be heard, for the sake of the game, for the future of Norwegian football, but most importantly, for the players. Players have the right to a fair career, to grow, and to perform without having their rights trampled on.
And if you ask the players themselves, they will tell you—they want to play games. They welcome the pressure and the demands. But every time, they will choose quality over quantity.
For the love of football, for the quality of the game, and for the dignity of the players—now and in the future—we stand united in calling for real change.”
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