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Concussion in football

Explainer Health Concussion Our statements

FIFPRO takes note of the comments in and around the International Football Association Board’s annual general meeting over the weekend. While current proposals remain insufficient to adequately change the rules of the game to better protect players who have suffered a concussion, FIFPRO recognizes the intention to provide better protection as soon as possible.

02 March 2020

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Improved concussion management in European football

Statement Health Concussion

FIFPRO and 32 European Leagues have agreed on a framework to improve concussion management across domestic competitions.

01 December 2019

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UEFA European Championship: FIFPRO welcomes steps to protect players from concussion

News

FIFPRO welcomes the announcement by UEFA that the 24 national teams in the UEFA European Championship have signed a Concussion Charter that commits them to taking a series of measures to improve the care of players who suffer a suspected concussion on the pitch.

12 June 2021

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Concussion Protocol in Professional Football: Update

Statement Health Concussion

FIFPRO remains committed to improving professional football’s medical protocol to better protect players after a concussion, an injury that can lead to long-term health issues and result in a fatality.

21 July 2020

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How a concussion changed Erin’s life

Player story Concussion Blog Health

An Australian female football player advises the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to introduce a temporary substitute to provide medical staff with a 10-minute window to assess if a player has a concussion.

28 February 2020

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Concussion: why goalkeeper Joey Didulica had to retire early

Player story

Joey Didulica estimates that he has had more than 20 concussions in his professional football career. One of them changed his life.

22 July 2020

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European player unions and leagues take steps to improve concussion management

Statement

FIFPRO and European Leagues have hosted an online workshop of more than 50 representatives from player unions and leagues, along with medical experts from FIFA and Major League Soccer, with a view to drastically improving the management of concussion in football.

20 July 2021

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Concussion: footballer health more important than rule bending

Case study

FIFPRO is campaigning to give medical staff ten minutes to decide if a player has a concussion because this brain injury can be difficult to immediately diagnose.

22 July 2020

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Raising Our Game: 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Player Discussion

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Have a look back on our FIFA Women’s World Cup player discussion.

24 June 2020

Raising Our Game: 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Player Discussion

FIFPRO doctor joins expert group on concussion

News About Us Mental Health Health Stakeholder

FIFPRO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vincent Gouttebarge has been appointed to an International Football Association Board (IFAB) expert group to study whether professional football rules should be changed to better protect players who suffer a concussion.

31 January 2020

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