FIFPRO welcomes the suspension of the European ‘Super League’ project, a closed competition whose format challenged the fabric and cultural identity of professional football and would have massively disrupted the economics of the game. We applaud the key role played by many of football’s key protagonists - players, coaches and fans - in bringing about this decision and protecting the game’s rich heritage.
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FIFPRO AND WORLD LEAGUES FORUM SIGN COOPERATION AGREEMENT
FIFPRO, which represents football players globally, and the World Leagues Forum, which represents professional leagues at world level, have signed a cooperation agreement in order to develop more sustainable and effective professional football governance by collaborating on a wide range of issues.
FIFPRO and ECA develop guidelines on player health protection
Clubs and player unions through their representative bodies – ECA and FIFPRO – have developed international guidelines on player health protection during the emergency calendar of football competitions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Concussion in football
FIFPRO takes note of the comments in and around the International Football Association Board’s annual general meeting over the weekend. While current proposals remain insufficient to adequately change the rules of the game to better protect players who have suffered a concussion, FIFPRO recognizes the intention to provide better protection as soon as possible.
FIFPRO and UEFA join forces to fight match-fixing
FIFPRO wants ban for Iraqi clubs that refuse to pay players
FIFPRO is worried about hundreds of players in Iraq who are not being paid even if they have won their arbitration cases.
#WhatIf campaign grows, with new pledges in Europe
Women in Football’s #WhatIf campaign is expanding and international football stakeholders are already signing up. The group held it first event outside the U.K. as it continues to accelerate the opportunities for women in football through hundreds of pledges from businesses, clubs and fans.
‘No More Silence’: FIFPRO report on abuse in football
FIFPRO has assisted and continue to help multiple players who have suffered sexual abuse in professional football.