About Division Europe
FIFPro Division Europe consists of 24 member associations. There is one candidate member (Serbia) and there are four observers (Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro and Ukraine). The division board is led by president Philippe Piat, the other members of the board are Mads Øland, Bobby Barnes, Maria Tsigoni Rella, Joachim Evangelista y Tony Higgins.
On Division Europe’s priority list are a number of important topics. On a political level FIFPro mostly focuses on the...
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Monday 06 February 2012
FIFPro, EU Athletes reject basis for Contador decision
EU Athletes and FIFPro reject the basis for the decision taken today by CAS in the Alberto Contador-case. Earlier on Monday the CAS found the Spanish cyclist guilty of a doping offence.
Sunday 05 February 2012
Crucial win for Danish union on player insurances
Spillerforeningen, the Danish PFA, has won an important victory for its members. Two-thirds of Danish clubs now have to take out new insurance policies for players and the League has been fined for breaching the CBA.
Sunday 05 February 2012
Important verdict for Norwegian footballers
The Norwegian Players Union secured a historic victory in the Norwegian Supreme Court. The Supreme Court now ruled that fixed term contracts cannot be breached due to alleged bad financial circumstances.
Friday 03 February 2012
More players’ unions organise pitch competitions
Many leagues are just about to start up again. For many footballers' associations this is a good moment to take the lead of the English, Dutch and Australian PFA's and start their own pitch test, like Norway and Austria will be doing.
Monday 30 January 2012
Strike in Greece due to unpaid insurance
Matches in Greece's cash-strapped second and third tier leagues have been suspended after the players' union (PSAP) went on strike on Monday.