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FIFPRO renews partnership with Homeless World Cup
Since 2015, FIFPRO has been an official supporter of the Homeless World Cup, a global organisation that uses football to support people trying to find their way back in society after coping with homelessness, drug or alcohol abuse, or being a refugee.
Maya Yoshida: "The auction for Masato Kudo shows our solidarity with all players"
Global Player Council member and Japan captain Maya Yoshida is president of the Japanese players association JPFA. The Schalke 04 defender is organising an auction to support the family of the late Masato Kudo, the Tegevajaro Miyazaki player who tragically passed away in October 2022 at the age of 32.
Zambian union joins FIFPRO by protecting players and preparing them for life after football
Ten years after former Zambia national team striker Linos Chalwe decided to establish a player union, FIFPRO officially welcomes the Footballers and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (FAWUZ) as a new member per 1 January 2021.
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.