A new FIFPRO paper warns that the growth of professional women’s football and evolution into a strong and viable industry is threatened by the implications of Covid-19. The absence of basic worker protections and global industry standards for working conditions in women’s football also mean the livelihoods of female players are extremely vulnerable.

With leagues returning to play after being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FIFPRO wants to offer some health principles to professional footballers.

Since yesterday we can see further effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on public life, business and sport. The measures taken include more travel restrictions on national and international levels as well as additional limitations on business operations.

FIFPRO is publishing a new report ‘Playing Our Part' to highlight the initiatives taken by professional footballers and their unions during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

FIFPRO and its 65 member unions are supporting professional footballers worldwide to cope with the consequences of the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. With this blog, we keep you updated about our activities.

A new FIFPRO survey shows the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on women’s professional football based on data collected from national player unions in 62 different countries from July through October.

Three professional footballers have spoken about their battle with Covid-19, the coronavirus which has killed more than 15,000 people worldwide.

Common Goal is a social impact movement that encourages professional football players, managers, officials and clubs to donate a minimum of 1% of their salary to football-based initiatives that drive progress towards the Global Goals.

The FIFPRO Global Player Council (GPC) has held several video conferences in recent weeks, with the impact of COVID-19 on return to play, match calendars and the economic sustainability of the industry among the key items on the agenda.

FIFPRO is today publishing a set of recommendations to rebuild and strengthen the professional football industry during the pandemic, at the same time as protecting jobs, careers and the wellbeing of players.