FIFPro news
National team Congo votes for FIFPro World XI
50.000 players worldwide have been invited by FIFPro to vote this month for the FIFA FIFPro World XI. Among them were the international players of DR Congo choosing for their favourite team.
Russian players’ union is suing football association
The Russian players’ union is suing the Russian Football Association for unlawful compensation concerning young players after their contracts expire.
Colloquium: the specificity of the profession of footballer
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.’
Shortlist for FIFA Ballon d'Or revealed
FIFA and France Football have today announced the names of the players on the shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d’Or. The shortlist of the FIFA/FIFPro World XI will be announced later this year.
IFAB agrees to test goal-line technology
FIFA's law-making body, the IFAB has agreed to look again at the issue of goal-line technology amid increasing calls for it within the game.