Fani Doiranli has been playing for FC PAOK Thessaloniki of the Greek A Division since 2014. Earlier this year, she became the first woman to cast her ballot at a Greek professional footballers’ association (PSAPP) election.
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Fani Doiranli: "I want to improve the lives of footballers in Greece"
Buenos Aires hosts FIFPRO Sudamerica general assembly
FIFPRO Sudamerica held its general assembly in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 24-25 August 2022. The two-day event was an opportunity to showcase the positive work being done in South America, where an array of topics were covered.
Craig Beattie’s journey from player to PFA Scotland
Former Scotland international Craig Beattie is a Player Relations Officer at PFA Scotland. The ex-Celtic and Hearts striker recounts his journey from the pitch to the union, and recalls the moment that inspired him to join a union.
Mario Jokic: "I almost paid 9,000 euro to a fake agent"
Mario Jokic is a free agent player from Croatia. Earlier this summer, after participating in the training camp of his country’s player union HUNS, he was approached by a person pretending to be an agent, who said he could help him join Spanish club Deportivo Leganes. Mario tells his story to warn other players.
Steph Labbe: "We must make post-tournament mental health a priority"
Former Canada goalkeeper and Olympic Champion Steph Labbe approached FIFPRO in February 2022 to discuss her post-tournament mental health experiences. To develop further understanding, FIFPRO brought a group of international women's players together to share their experiences around 'post-tournament blues'.
Collective agreements workshop enables unions and players to share best practice
FIFPRO member unions and players gathered in London on Tuesday for a workshop on collective agreements in women’s football.
Raising Our Game: Expert, player-focused analysis at women’s football industry forum
Unions, players, stakeholders, industry experts, and more gathered in London, England on Monday for Raising Our Game – an event which discussed current topics and future developments facing the women’s professional game.
Line Roddik Hansen: "We compare pregnancy to an ACL injury"
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.
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.