FIFPro is hopeful following FIFA president Joseph Blatter’s announcement that the international governing body is once again planning to discuss the possible introduction of video technology.

The national dispute resolution chamber of Peru has sanctioned Colegio Nacional de Iquitos with a points deduction, because the football club had not paid its players Caslo Ismodes and Juan Montenegro.

Following refereeing blunders at the World Cup, the call to use technology in football can no longer be ignored. Still, FIFA insists that technology does not belong in football. The credibility of the sport is at stake.

FIFPro endorses the Balls To Poverty programme during the World Cup and for the 12 months that follow. This charity sports project has had a huge impact on lives of children in South Africa and young people in England.

The footballers’ association of Cyprus was pleasantly surprised by the success of its first Veteran Beach Soccer Tournament. More than 1.500 spectators watched football greats like Pambos Pittas and Temuri Ketsbaia compete.