July 15- FIFA has denied reports that there could be a clash with European clubs over the release of players for future World Cups.
The clubs are seeking a new financial deal for compensating their highly-paid employees since the European Club Association’s existing memorandum of understanding with Fifa is expiring. Football’s world governing body distributed money on a daily rate for as long as players were involved in the tournament in Brazil.
Reports last week suggested the clubs might revolt if any new arrangement is not satisfactory but Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke says this is wide of the mark.
“We have a good relationship with the ECA and there is no issue at all,” Valcke told reporters. “We have agreed that we will sit down in September, October, November to discuss the next international calendar and we will also discuss an extension to the current agreement over insurance. It’s just a matter of discussing the terms. I’m sure we will finalise an agreement.”