Kenya player association KEFWA is helping female footballers to overcome “period shame” by providing them with sanitary towels and information about menstruation management.
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Female players in Kenya overcome “period shame” with union’s help
Umit Nayir: Already laying down the law
From early in his career, Turkish footballer Umit Nayir was studying for a law degree. It paid off earlier than he ever expected when his legal knowledge helped him to get a move to Besiktas.
Life After Sport: Mind The Gap Research Report 1
Working with University of Brussels, Mind The Gap conducted wide-ranging research into best practice models for helping players prepare for life after sport. They discovered that a holistic approach is required, with Player Development Managers playing an important role.
The making of the Global Player Council: Part One
The season is over, or almost over. On a May morning in a hotel in southern France, a group of five professional footballers from Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Japan and Serbia find themselves facing each other. They look relaxed but engaged, leaning forward on the edge of their seats, as sunlight streams in from large windows overlooking the Mediterranean.