Portuguese player union Sindicato dos Jogadores (SJPF) has provided support to dozens of players who in recent years were left stranded in Portugal as victims of human trafficking. These players arrived expecting to start or further develop their professional football careers, but were eventually cheated by people who had tempted them with false promises.
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Álvaro Dionisio on football trafficking in Portugal: 'I was too trusting and they tricked me'
Portuguese player union is fighting back against trafficking
Human trafficking in Portugal: Footballers tell their story
Portuguese player union SJPF has helped countless footballers after they were left stranded in Portugal. These players had hoped to start their career in European football but mostly experienced hardship and disappointment. Three cases illustrate the struggles that these aspiring footballers had to endure.
IOC “Rule 50” violating human rights
FIFPRO continues underlining its support to athletes who wish to stand up for human rights, promote social justice and positive societal change at the Olympics, whether that may be on the pitch, during a ceremony, or wherever they may choose to do so.
Kenyan federation breaches human rights of footballers
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“Human rights present an opportunity for player unions”
Francis Awaritefe is the chair of Professional Footballers Australia and a FIFPRO Board Member. On the occasion of International Labour Day, the former Socceroo turned lawyer shares his opinion on the rights of professional footballers.
Illegal border crossings, false promises and non-payment: A warning about football in Congo
Making a living is difficult for professional women’s players in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Some try their luck in neighbouring Republic of the Congo but, according to the Union des Footballeurs du Congo (UFC), that is not without risks.
The FIFA World Cup and the Human Rights situation in Qatar
This Sunday the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar and, while it will be a career peak for many players, it takes place under concerning circumstances.