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Raquel Rodriguez: “Equal conditions in Costa Rica means our effort is being recognised”

The Costa Rica star talks about the new agreement signed by ASOJUPRO and the Costa Rican Football Federation that ensures the men's and women's national teams have equal conditions for their respective World Cup qualifying campaigns.

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World 11: By the players, for the players

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Football and Ramadan: Three core considerations for players

With some players fasting mid-season and having their usual rest and recovery clock altered, it begs the question of what the football industry can do to help improve the working conditions for Muslim players leading into and during the month of Ramadan.

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2023 Workplace Safety Report: The impact of violence towards footballers in their workplace

The report features the insights of more than two-thirds of the global FIFPRO membership and builds on previous publications focusing on other safety concerns in the workplace as well as research in domestic playing markets by player unions.

Workplace Safety Report

#ShineALight: Issues that matter to players

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Eight reasons to join a union

Joining a player union unlocks many benefits for professional footballers. Through the power of the collective via FIFPRO’s 66 member unions, men’s and women’s players around the world are able to stand together with one common voice – supporting each other to push for positive change in their industry.

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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Workload Journey Report

The report underlines how the domestic and international calendars in the women’s game remain uneven and fragmented, leaving many players in the countries where football is less developed forced to move abroad to improve, or face the prospect of not having enough matches to reach their potential.

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Rikke Sevecke: "We can’t take chances with players’ health – there needs to be a change"

Rikke Sevecke, 27, announced her retirement from football in January 2024 due to a heart condition detected in October 2023. The former Brondby, Everton and Portland Thorns defender, who earned over 50 senior appearances for Denmark, highlights the need for better protections among women's footballers when it comes to monitoring heart health.

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Community Champions: Players making a difference

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Leon Balogun: "Workplace has become more violent for footballers"

Rangers and Nigeria defender Leon Balogun feels social media has contributed to a rise in abusive behaviour aimed at players in their workplace – and says dialogue is needed to help create safer working environments in football.

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