FIFA og EA svarer igen på anklager fra Ibrahimović-manager

Sagen imellem fodboldspillere som Zlatan Ibrahimovic, og EA Sports og FIFA, i forhold til om hvorvidt de sidstnævnte organisationer juridisk har ret til at bruge spillernes udseende og karakteristiska uden individuelle aftaler, er fortsat i gang. Og den eskalerer desuden også.

Hvorimod der allerede er blevet sået alvorlig tvivl om hvorvidt Ibrahimovic, Bale og de andre spillere der åbent på Twitter har proklameret at de er ved at "undersøge" sagen, har medhold, så har Ibrahimović' Mino Raiola slået fast, at de mener at de har en sag her.

Nu har både FIFPro og EA selv svaret igen, og det lader ikke umiddelbart til at der er noget juridisk ben at stå på her.

"In light of recent media reports, FIFPRO wishes to clarify the manner in which it obtains the image rights of players, and its role in defending the employment rights of professional footballers worldwide. FIFPRO, a not-for-profit organisation, acquires image rights via player unions in nearly 60 countries. These rights are made available to Electronic Arts and other clients in the video gaming industry. FIFPRO's relationship with the video gaming companies complements separate arrangements they directly agree with clubs, leagues, governing bodies and individual players. FIFPRO member unions decide how best to use the revenue generated, either by distributing funds directly among players or providing services in kind such as legal advice, second-career planning and mental and physical assistance. FIFPro is reaching out to the players and their representation that have recently raised concerns so we can address their questions. As the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacts the football industry, we are proud of our member unions for having supported tens of thousands of footballers around the world," siger FIFPro.

Det vides endnu ikke om manager Raiola vil bevæge sig videre med sagen.