Shabani Nonda collected the FIFPro Merit Award he earned for his charity in his country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. The striker uses football to encourage children to get back on track at school.

Oscar Selele Ntwagae passed away on Friday 27 August. The former player of the South African national team was killed in a traffic accident.

The football family has lost two of its members: Komi Massamesso Tchangai and Theo Grüner both passed away.

FIFPro joined recent events from Balls To Poverty and Coaching for Hope in South Africa. The representatives of the players’ union encountered great enthusiasm and commitment among the participants.