UEFA originally called for FIFA to ban TPO as a matter of principle back in December 2012, subsequent to the recommendations of the Professional Football Strategy Council which brings together the four main stakeholders involved in European professional football (i.e. UEFA, clubs, leagues and players). FIFA introduced a worldwide ban on TPO in May 2015.
UEFA considers the ruling by the Brussels Court of Appeal to be a sensible and logical outcome. As European football’s governing body, UEFA reaffirms its stringent opposition to TPO on the basis that it is harmful to the interests of players, clubs and fans, and also undermines the standing and integrity of the game.