About Division Americas
FIFPro Division Americas consists of nine member associations: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and the USA. The division has one candidate member, Costa Rica. Rinaldo Martorelli is president of the board of Division America, the other members of the board are Carlos Soto, Rinaldo Martorelli, Fernando Revilla, Carlos Gonzalez Puche and David Paniagua.
The role played by the South American football unions within the FIFPro...
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Wednesday 06 April 2011
Sebastián Barrientos: ‘What doesn't kill you makes you strong’
Sebastián Barrientos was a talented striker from Chile. But he had to stop playing at the age of 22, due to health problems. Sebastián hasn't gone downhill. He's just started studying to become a professional trainer.
Monday 04 April 2011
Unpaid Once Caldas players threaten with a strike
The players of Once Caldas warned the leaders of their club: if they have not received their salaries at the 15th of April, the footballers of the Colombian champions will not play a crucial match in the Copa Libertadores.
Wednesday 30 March 2011
Jason Roberts: ‘I believe we can reach children’
‘I am fortunate enough to play in the Premier League and do a job that I love’, says Jason Roberts. ‘I feel it is my responsibility to share my knowledge to those less fortunate, to create a positive outlook in their lives.'
Friday 25 March 2011
Bolivia: federation promises FABOL to improve NDRC
The professional footballers’ association of Bolivia (FABOL) has confirmed that the players from the Bolivian national team will play the upcoming matches against Panamá and Honduras.
Friday 25 March 2011
Chile: 23 players find club after SIFUP training
SIFUP, the Chilean professional footballers’ association, helped 23 players with signing a new contract for the current season. All these players participated in the training for players without a contract organized by SIFUP.