FIFPro News

Viktor Fischer conducts draw for FIFPro Tournament

Wed, May 22nd 2013, 13:51 GMT

Young Ajax star Viktor Fischer conducted the draw for the FIFPro Tournament 2013 during the opening of the new FIFPro House. The tournament for prof footballers looking for a new contract will be played on 20 and 21 July in Rijnsburg, the Netherlands.

Ibrahimovic wins UNFP football Trophy

Tue, May 21st 2013, 17:56 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year by his fellow professionals. The French champions, Paris Saint-Germain, had a great share in the twenty-second ceremony of 'des Trophées UNFP du football'.

Career fund report shows improvement is possible

Tue, May 21st 2013, 01:08 GMT

With increased optimism, FIFPro welcomes the new report on Football Career funds by Ernst & Young. Although Europe is coping with a persistent crisis the report shows that improvement of current systems is possible.

Report: Holland most attractive country for footballers

Tue, May 21st 2013, 01:06 GMT

Ernst & Young presents its new report on tax and career facilities for professional footballers in Europe, prepared on behalf of FIFPro and the European Commission. The Netherlands rank as the most attractive country for footballers.

Video: the opening of the new FIFPro House

Fri, May 17th 2013, 17:40 GMT

Didier Drogba, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Xavi, Florent Malouda and Gerard Piqué were five of the many special guests who celebrated the opening of the new FIFPro House this week. A short video impression.

Barcelona players honour FIFPro with surprise visit

Wed, May 15th 2013, 16:31 GMT

FIFPro welcomed five special guests. Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas, Xavi Hernández, Gerard Piqué, Carles Puyol and Marc Bartra visited the FIFPro House to congratulate the world players union with its new office building.

Didier Drogba opens new FIFPro House

Mon, May 13th 2013, 00:07 GMT

Didier Drogba did it. With a well-aimed shot, the striker from the Ivory Coast officially opened the new FIFPro House. The worldwide Professional Footballers Association celebrated the Grand Opening with 300 guests.

FIFPro on extra referees and goal-line technology

Thu, May 9th 2013, 12:51 GMT

FIFPro will be giving presentations about extra referees behind the goals and the possibility of introducing technology to make the job of refereeing easier, next Wednesday May 15th in the new FIFPro House.

FIFPro and players to open new FIFPro House

Wed, May 8th 2013, 19:57 GMT

FIFPro opens its new office building – FIFPro House – next Monday, May 13th. The worldwide professional footballers association will celebrate this ‘Grand Opening’ with guests from the football family, including various footballers.

FIFPro: The reform process in Indonesia is too slow

Tue, May 7th 2013, 19:45 GMT

More than a month has passed since the deadline set by FIFA for all Indonesian football authorities to present a solution to their conflict. But, they have still not come up with a final solution, while FIFA has failed to react.