The European Court of Justice issued a ruling in the Bernard case with important consequences for the compensation to be paid for the training of young players. 'FIFPro is in full agreement with the position of the Court.’

FIFPro lawyer Wil van Megen made an analysis of the Olivier Bernard Case: 'European Court puts paid to compensation system.' Van Megen also writes about the consequences of the ruling by the European Court of Justice.

The executive committee of FIFPro Division Americas gathered recently in São Paulo, Brazil. They decided to help organize a charity match for earthquake victims in Chile and awarded the next general assembly to Costa Rica.

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) announced the 2009/2010 A-League Team of the Season. The players on this squad have been chosen by their peers from the Australian football league.

Sifup and former Chilean professional footballers teamed up with presidents Sebastián Piñera and Evo Morales to play a charity match for the victims of the earthquake in Chile, two weeks ago.