The success of the 2023 Women’s World Cup showed, among many things, the growth and potential of the women’s game in Oceania. But for numerous women’s national teams in the OFC region, particularly the Pacific Islands, even the most basic working conditions are being neglected.
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Strategic framework, Pasifika women’s player collective in focus at FIFPRO Asia/Oceania general assembly
Ahead of the much-anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-finals, FIFPRO Asia/Oceania held its general assembly in Auckland, New Zealand, which saw the launch of the division’s 2023-2026 strategic framework and a panel introducing a Pasifika women’s player collective.
FIFPRO Statement: Nigeria women's national team
Following the Nigeria women's national team's elimination from the FIFA Women's World Cup, FIFPRO can confirm it is assisting players in a disagreement with the Nigeria Football Federation concerning bonus payments, camp allowances and expenses, some of which date back to 2021.
Distel Zola: "I want to give opportunities to young people"
Former DR Congo international Distel Zola joined World Food Programme in May to promote better nutrition in the country. The 34-year-old ended his professional playing career to concentrate on the Banazola Foundation that he started with his wife Lorraine Lemaire, to give Congolese children from deprived backgrounds a better future.
Hayley Ladd: "Players must understand their value"
After participating in last year’s Women’s Football Summit, Hayley Ladd was quick to confirm her attendance for the 2023 edition of the event. The Manchester United and Wales midfielder was keen to build on last year’s learnings, much of which was put into practice ahead of a landmark Women’s World Cup.
FIFPRO Player IQ Tech in focus at Football Innovation Forum
PFA CEO and FIFPRO global board member Maheta Molango and FIFPRO's Director Global Policy & Strategic Relations (Men's Football) Alexander Bielefeld spoke on the opening panel of the World Football Summit's Football Innovation Forum in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Congested professional football calendar raises mental health concerns for players
The end-of-season report, Extreme Calendar Congestion: The Adverse Effects on Player Health & Wellbeing, was compiled with Football Benchmark. It considers the impact on players after one of the busiest seasons ever because of the mid-season 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Virgil van Dijk: "We have to look at the welfare of our players"
Liverpool and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk says the match calendar is getting "busier and busier" for players. FIFPRO today released FIFA World Cup 2022: Post Tournament Review & Player Survey, a report analysing the increased workload of footballers who participated at the tournament.
Jonas Baer-Hoffmann: "The voices of athletes are giving humanity to sport"
When the Iranian national team refused to sing their national anthem as they did at this World Cup in Qatar to support protesters back in their home country; when hundreds of footballers follow NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick and kneel at the start of their matches, they join a long tradition of protest.
Athletes’ freedom of expression in focus at Council of Europe forum
With the World Cup approaching the climax of its group stages, the Council of Europe’s EPAS Forum on Sport and Human Rights took place in Strasbourg, France – focusing on issues pertaining to freedom of expression, as laid down in the European Convention on Human Rights.
Sung-yueng Ki: "My goal is to help people"
Former Korea Republic captain Sung-yueng Ki won the FIFPRO Player Impact Award for his charitable work with World Vision. The FC Seoul midfielder is financially supporting 30 aspiring young footballers from disadvantaged backgrounds and giving them guidance.
Celebrating players’ kindness on International Day of Charity
5 September marks the United Nations’ International Day of Charity, which celebrates volunteerism and philanthropy. Away from the pitch, many footballers from around the world have displayed selfless acts of charity to help contribute to a more inclusive and resilient society.