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Opening up about mental health
Professional footballers play out a precarious career in full view of the general public and media. So it is perhaps not surprising that they are more likely to suffer mental health problems than the rest of the population, as revealed in a FIFPRO study.
Alexia Putellas: "It's important to improve conditions for women’s players"
Alexia Putellas returned to play for Barcelona after recovering from an ACL injury sustained in July 2022. The FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11 winner spoke to FIFPRO about her return and the importance of improving conditions for women's players.
Jonas Baer-Hoffmann to step down as FIFPRO general secretary
FIFPRO General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann has decided to leave the global player union at the end of this year. His departure comes after 11 years of dedicated service, four of them as its most senior executive. During this time, FIFPRO has achieved numerous milestones and played a pivotal role in advancing the interests of professional footballers around the world.
Saki Kumagai: "There’s no going back"
Japan defender Saki Kumagai, a veteran of four Women's World Cups and a 2011 world champion, talks about the evolution of improved conditions for women's internationals at the global finals and the significance of the player voice.