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Workplace Safety Report: The impact of violence towards footballers in their workplace
The report features the insights of more than two-thirds of the global FIFPRO membership and builds on previous publications focusing on other safety concerns in the workplace as well as research in domestic playing markets by player unions.
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World 11: By the players, for the players
Eight reasons to join a union
Joining a player union unlocks many benefits for professional footballers. Through the power of the collective via FIFPRO’s 66 member unions, men’s and women’s players around the world are able to stand together with one common voice – supporting each other to push for positive change in their industry.
#ShineALight: Issues that matter to players
Leon Balogun: "Workplace has become more violent for footballers"
Rangers and Nigeria defender Leon Balogun feels social media has contributed to a rise in abusive behaviour aimed at players in their workplace – and says dialogue is needed to help create safer working environments in football.
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Workload Journey Report
The report underlines how the domestic and international calendars in the women’s game remain uneven and fragmented, leaving many players in the countries where football is less developed forced to move abroad to improve, or face the prospect of not having enough matches to reach their potential.
Community Champions: Players making a difference
Linda Sallstrom: "Misogynistic slurs and degrading language – have we not come further than this?"
Linda Sallstrom has made over 130 international appearances for Finland and has played club football in Sweden, Finland and France. Though she began her career in 2007, it was only this year – on 9 March 2024 – that the 35-year-old says she experienced the worst level of spectator abuse in her career. The Vittsjo GIK striker shares her concerns with FIFPRO.
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