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FIFPRO supports Greek players’ association request to F.A.
FIFPRO is concerned about a ruling by the Greek football association which prevents players from exercising the right to start proceedings to seek new employment after prolonged periods of non-payment of salaries. This right, which is implemented in the domestic regulations, was suspended by the Greek F.A. until June 30, without any discussions with the Greek players’ association, PSAP.
Indonesian football association completely ignores players
Professional footballers in Indonesia are facing serious difficulties with some having to survive with a fraction of the minimum wage. FIFPRO is appalled by the behaviour of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI).
Players had to live like beggars after being scammed by fake agents
FIFPRO is campaigning to alert professional footballers to the danger of fake agents and scammers in the game. Here, we tell the story of how four Ghanaian footballers were scammed by two football officials of the Zimbabwe football association (ZIFA). Because of this, three of the players were stuck in Zimbabwe for more than seven months, living like “beggars”.
How Jean-Marc Bosman changed football's transfer system
Belgian professional footballer Jean-Marc Bosman wanted to sign a contract with a French club. However his Belgian club blocked his desired move, even though his contract with the club had expired. He began a legal battle which resulted in all professional footballers becoming free agents at the end of their contracts.
How Andrew Webster breached his contract without sporting sanctions
Scottish professional footballer Andrew Webster was the first player to successfully invoke Article 17 of the FIFA Transfer Regulations, which enables a player aged under 28 to terminate his contract after three years (and older players to leave after two years) without facing sporting sanctions.