FIFA in talks about requiring soccer clubs to field at least one homegrown young player in games

FIFA in talks about requiring soccer clubs to field at least one homegrown young player in games

VANCOUVER (BRITISH COLUMBIA): (Apr 29) FIFA has opened talks about requiring all professional teams to field at least one homegrown young player throughout games.

The FIFA Council agreed late Tuesday to try to have a formal plan within a year after global consultation with stakeholders.

The target is to increase playing opportunities for young players nurtured by clubs who typically rely on bought and imported talent.