After receiving numerous, often shocking complaints from professional footballers in Eastern Europe, we, FIFPRO decided to launch a research in 2011 and examine the following issues in 15 countries in Eastern Europe:
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Kellyn Acosta: "People don't understand online abuse takes a toll on us"
To tackle discrimination and to protect the mental health and well-being of players, FIFA and FIFPRO launched a social media protection service (SMPS) for players at the 2022 World Cup.
FIFPRO advises Council of Europe on athlete security and protection
FIFPRO General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann was among sports industry leaders to speak at the opening session of the 16th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sports on 5 November 2020.
IOC “Rule 50” violating human rights
FIFPRO continues underlining its support to athletes who wish to stand up for human rights, promote social justice and positive societal change at the Olympics, whether that may be on the pitch, during a ceremony, or wherever they may choose to do so.
A united front in protecting players against online abuse
18 June marks the UN’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech, serving as a reminder that more needs to be done to tackle discrimination worldwide — and that a united front is required to achieve that.
Tim Sparv: People now expect footballers to do more in a modern society
I don’t know if it’s my Finnish background, but part of me finds the concept of an individual award a little awkward to process.
Mara Gomez: a pioneer trans footballer changing attitudes in Argentina
"I always say that what happened to me was a dream I never dreamed of. When I was a girl starting to play football, I never thought I would make it to the professional game. It was like a unicorn. A fantasy. It was unreal.” There are moments in the day when Mara Gómez still cannot quite believe that she has become the first trans footballer to play in the Women’s Professional Football League in Argentina.
Sebastian Strandvall: "We have to use our community to help others"
Seven players have been nominated by their unions for the 2023 FIFPRO Merit Awards. FIFPRO will announce the winners of the three different categories – Activism, Impact and Voice – on Thursday 23 November during its annual general assembly in South Africa. One of the nominees is Finnish midfielder Sebastian Strandvall, who has used his voice to raise awareness on issues such as human rights, discrimination, equality, and inclusion.
Women's Football: Global Report, 2017
Hundreds of women footballers are leaving the game in the 20s, before they have reached their potential, according to our report based on a survey of 3,500 players Only 9.4 percent of female players globally are aged 29 and over. Of those still playing, 90 percent are considering ending their career earlier to find a better-paid job or start a family, among other reasons.