FIFPro and the French players’ union UNFP recently organised a colloquium in Paris under the title: ‘The specificity of the profession of footballer in Europe; myth and realities.’

FIFPro wholeheartedly welcomes the decision taken by FIFA not to follow a decision made by the CAS. The judgement is completely correct. Secondly the players union is delighted that FIFA does not conform to CAS' decisions.

The Swedish association for professional footballers SFS wants to end misbehaviour of clubs, who ban players who refuse to sign a contract extension. ‘We want to take this to court.’

FIFPro’s Legal Department severely criticizes the CAS-verdict in response to the appeal which FC Sion and Essam El-Hadary had initiated against the FIFA DRC-ruling. ‘Incomprehensible hocus pocus.’

FIFPro's Legal Department has some serious comments on the CAS-verdict in the case of FC Sion-Essam El-Hadary against Al-Ahly. In an article FIFPro's lawyers explain their criticism.

The CAS took a very interesting decision in an appeal case filed by two Belarusian hammer throwers. The CAS ruled in favour of the athletes and against the IOC, much to the joy of FIFPro lawyer Wil van Megen.

FIFPro lawyer Wil van Megen analyses the decision taken by the Court of Arbitration on the appeals filed by two two Olympic medal winning Belarusian hammer throwers. 'It must be considered a very brave decision of CAS.'

FIFPro is extremely disappointed by the verdict of the CAS in response to the appeal which FC Sion and Essam El-Hadary had initiated against the ruling which FIFA’s DRC had previously given in the case against Al-Ahly.

FIFPro asks FIFA to review the case of Glen Moss, as the New Zealand goalkeeper is to be suspended for the first two World Cup group matches, mostly due to mistakes from the New Zealand football federation.

Glen Moss’ joy at participating in the World Cup in South Africa has been greatly tempered due to the thoughtless actions of the New Zealand football association. How a meaningless match turned into a depressing episode.

The Austrian players’ union, VdF, demands a sports law. The VdF called upon the country’s sports minister to come into action, after a book brought to light grave injustices in the way sportspersons are being treated in Austria.

FIFPro’s press release on blasphemy caused a lot of discussion in the Italian football world. FIFPro hereby wants to make very clear that it does not approve cursing nor blasphemy by football players. On the contrary.

Players in the Italian leagues found guilty of blasphemy are to receive an immediate suspension. The Italian players’ union regrets the consequences. FIFPro believes the new rule to be a violation of a fundamental right.

The European Court of Justice issued a ruling in the Bernard case with important consequences for the compensation to be paid for the training of young players. 'FIFPro is in full agreement with the position of the Court.’

FIFPro lawyer Wil van Megen made an analysis of the Olivier Bernard Case: 'European Court puts paid to compensation system.' Van Megen also writes about the consequences of the ruling by the European Court of Justice.

The Dutch players’ union recorded a success in a legal dispute with the national football association. The judge agreed with the union and allowed players from recently declared bankrupt Haarlem, to transfer to amateur clubs.

All over the World there are clubs coping with financial problems. In Norway clubs intend to terminate players’ contracts before their expiration date. ‘Very disappointing’, reacts Wil van Megen, FIFPro lawyer.

‘Scandalous’, was the reaction of FIFPro’s Wil van Megen to the intention of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) to impose a fine of €100,000 on any athletes found guilty of doping during the coming Winter Olympics.