Line Roddik Hansen, who spent 15 years playing for Denmark, retired ahead of having her first child last year. The former Olympique Lyon, Barcelona and Ajax defender says football can learn from handball with regards to players returning after maternity.
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Line Roddik Hansen: "We compare pregnancy to an ACL injury"
FIFPRO statement on Kenya women's national team
FIFPRO is extremely disappointed to learn that internal politics continue to bar the players of Kenya women’s national team from participating in what is undoubtedly one of the most important matches in their careers.
A united front in protecting players against online abuse
18 June marks the UN’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech, serving as a reminder that more needs to be done to tackle discrimination worldwide — and that a united front is required to achieve that.
Isabella Echeverri: "Speaking out was one of the most important moments of my life"
International team-mates Isabella Echeverri and Melissa Ortiz spoke out against gender discrimination in Colombian football in 2019. The pair made an online video that went viral and captured the attention of public opinion.
Nicolás Tagliafico: “It is getting more intense all the time”
The 2021/2022 season was a successful one for Argentina's Nicolás Tagliafico, who not only confirmed his pivotal role in his country's national team ahead of the upcoming World Cup, but also scored a goal in the match that crowned his Ajax side as Eredivisie champions in the Netherlands.
A new career: Lasse Vibe jumped straight from football into finance
One-time Denmark international Lasse Vibe strongly recommends that every player, no matter how successful, spends time developing interests outside of football. The former FC Midtjylland forward obtained his Master’s degree in finance at Aarhus BSS while still playing, and by the time he retired at the end of last season, he had already lined up a career as a financial advisor.
Josh Cavallo: "I wish I had come out sooner"
In October 2021, Josh Cavallo became the only current openly gay player in men’s top-flight football. Since his announcement, the Australian has discovered a new lease of life – having been inundated with positive reactions from fans and media.
Kusini Yengi after suffering abuse: “It is too easy to go online and hurt others”
Kusini Yengi’s first ever goal in the Australian A-League was marred with racial abuse directed at his personal social media accounts. The 22-year old Adelaide United player tells FIFPRO that social media platforms could do more to prevent people getting hurt.