2019 Women’s World Cup champion Crystal Dunn is a member of FIFPRO’s Global Player Council. The Portland Thorns defender became a mother for the first time in 2022 and is a strong advocate for maternal rights.
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Crystal Dunn: "We must raise the game for mothers in soccer"
Nicolas Tagliafico: "Players should know we’re here to help"
The Argentina World Cup winner is part of a 34-strong council of men’s and women’s players with international experience – from Lucy Bronze and Saki Kumagai to Giorgio Chiellini and Arturo Vidal – giving players a voice to help shape their industry.
FIFPRO Statement: IFAB decision to deny temporary concussion substitution trials
FIFPRO and the World Leagues Forum (WLF), signatories of the Global Labour Agreement (GLA), are greatly disappointed by today’s decision by The IFAB not to permit a 2023 trial of temporary substitutions in the case of a suspected concussion in football.
Why our brain holds the secret to better performance
Dr. Konstantin Sonkin is the Co-Founder & CEO of i-BrainTech, a Tel-Aviv based neurotechnology company on a mission to radically enhance cognitive functioning, unlock human potential and solve real-world issues with applied neuroscience.
David Aganzo: "Footballers need to work in the best possible conditions"
David Aganzo, David Terrier, and Joaquim Evangelista appeared together in Seville, Spain on 28 September at the sixth edition of the World Football Summit (WFS) Europe – an event that brings together the global football industry.
Tatiana Saunders: My journey from Wall Street to professional football
Goalkeeper Tatiana Saunders has experienced a unique route into professional football – via Wall Street. Raised in New York, the former England youth international recounts her transition from the world of finance to playing professionally in Europe.
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.
Pitch perfect – how turf helps players reach their potential
The latest in our Foresight series comes from Christian Theil, CEO of turfoach. The company combines agricultural expertise and sport science with the power of AI. In September 2023, turfocach was awarded Best Sports-tech Start-Up at the World Football Summit.
Leah Williamson addresses UN on Syrian refugees
Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson spoke at the United Nations’ General Assembly in New York about her recent visit to Za’atari in Jordan, the world’s largest Syrian refugee camp. The 26-year-old made an impassioned plea at the summit to challenge gender stereotypes and level the playing field for girls around the world.