About Division Europe
FIFPro Division Europe consists of 24 member associations. There is one candidate member (Serbia) and there are four observers (Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro and Ukraine). The division board is led by president Philippe Piat, the other members of the board are Mads Øland, Bobby Barnes, Maria Tsigoni Rella, Joachim Evangelista y Tony Higgins.
On Division Europe’s priority list are a number of important topics. On a political level FIFPro mostly focuses on the...
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Monday 11 February 2013
Footballer victim in poor quality study transfer system
FIFPro is deeply disappointed in the outcomes of the KEA Study on the Economic and Legal Aspects of Transfers of Players presented on Thursday 7 February by the European Commission. ‘Poor quality and inconsistent.’
Wednesday 06 February 2013
FIFPro urges immediate action on Malta
FIFPro demands an immediate solution to the problems of players from Floriana FC and 3 other Maltese clubs. Players have not been paid for months and are experiencing financial difficulties. The country’s FA is only window dressing.
Wednesday 06 February 2013
Aaron Brown: ‘I cannot live on promises, I have to eat’
Aaron Brown thought he was in for a great football adventure when he joined Maltese Premier League club Floriana FC in the summer of 2012. His choice brought the English professional footballer nothing but misery.
Wednesday 06 February 2013
Landmark case for Swedish union and Kennedy
The Swedish footballers association SFS has won an important case. The Swedish Dispute Resolution Chamber decided that footballer Kennedy Igboananike had the right to terminate his contract with his club Djurgårdens IF.
Monday 04 February 2013
‘Match-fixing is organized crime, its not about players’
FIFPro underlines the words spoken by Europol: ‘It is a sad day for European football.’ After the investigation published by Europol, FIFPro wants to stress that it is time for all stakeholders to take the necessary measures.