Last year, the Ghanaian FA sanctioned all 28 footballers who played the match between Ashanti Gold and Inter Allies for match-fixing, issuing bans of two to four years each. FIFPRO and Ghanian player union PFAG supported 21 of the players and their bans were overturned. Alex Aso was one of them.
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FIFPRO and FIFA to provide health support to recently retired football players
FIFPRO and FIFA have signed a three-year cooperation agreement to provide health support to hundreds of recently retired professional footballers facing the challenges that come with career transition.
Portuguese union’s referee course offering players new career route
Portuguese player union SJPF signed a memorandum of understanding with the Portuguese Football Federation’s (FPF) referees’ committee, which has paved a special route for professional footballers wanting to become a referee.
Ingrid Stenevik: "No player should have to sacrifice their career to be a mother"
Norwegian defender Ingrid Stenevik (28) plays for SK Brann Kvinner. In 2013 she gave birth to her son Lucas and returned to playing at the highest level of women’s football in Norway just one month later.
Sanne Troelsgaard: "Pregnancy is the start of something beautiful – not the end of your career"
Danish midfielder Sanne Troelsgaard (34) joined Women’s Super League side Reading in 2021. She has been a member of the Denmark national team since 2008, winning more than 170 senior international caps.
Ashley Rambanepasi: Players need a Plan B for after their career
Former midfielder Ashley Rambanepasi (40) owns a successful business in Zimbabwe that supplies building material
FIFPRO x HBO Academy: Combining a flexible bachelor's programme with your sports career
HBO Academy is a Dutch university of applied sciences, which for the past 16 years has been very successful in offering education to top athletes. Together with Dutch player union VVCS, they have delivered over 150 graduates.
Failing to report a match-fixing approach can harm your career
Seek legal advice from your player association if you are approached.
Ready to Board: Marta Carissimi becomes an Italian football leader off the pitch
Marta Carissimi retired from her career as a player last year aged 33, but has by no means left football.