Players of Portuguese club Estrela da Amadora are planning to strike next Sunday. The schedule indicates a home game against Camacha, but the footballers refuse to play, because they are still owed back wages.

FIFPro’s press release on blasphemy caused a lot of discussion in the Italian football world. FIFPro hereby wants to make very clear that it does not approve cursing nor blasphemy by football players. On the contrary.

FIFPro Division Europe is one of the organizations trying to create a EURO 2012 that will not be disturbed by acts of racism, violence and aggression. A delegation of Division Europe met with other parties in Poland.

Players in the Italian leagues found guilty of blasphemy are to receive an immediate suspension. The Italian players’ union regrets the consequences. FIFPro believes the new rule to be a violation of a fundamental right.

Professional sportsmen and sportswomen from across Europe, supported by their international trade union movement, are joining forces to address a serious challenge to players’ fundamental rights.