The Professional Footballers' Association is standing with the governing body regarding alleged inappropriate behaviour by outgoing coach Jitka Klimkova towards a player.
Newstalk ZB understands a number of players were dissatisfied with New Zealand Football's handling of the employment-related matter.
The incident, which the players say happened during last year's World Cup, resulted in an independent investigation.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the controversy.
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