FIFPRO introduced the most diverse in the global player union’s 56-year history during its General Assembly last November. Khadija Timera was one of 18 people elected to the board after she participated in the Ready to Board programme for women working in football.
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Workplace safety is growing concern for players in men’s football, new report finds
A new FIFPRO report highlights the scale and impact of violence and abuse by fans towards professional footballers in the men’s game, while suggesting measures to increase workplace safety and protect player well-being.
FIFPRO presents preliminary trends of upcoming workplace safety report at Council of Europe
FIFPRO Europe President David Terrier and FIFPRO Director of Global Policy & Strategic Relations (Men's Football) Alexander Bielefeld provided a player-centric perspective on workplace health and safety through the lens of football’s player unions.
Safee Sali: “Launching NFTs was a way to give back to fans and players”
Kuala Lumpur City player-coach and former Malaysia striker Safee Sali recently launched NFTs to remember the country’s 2010 AFF Championship success.
Indonesian union directly acts to safeguard players' wellbeing after stadium tragedy
Indonesian player association APPI is helping players cope with the consequences of the tragedy that occurred last Saturday, when more than 125 people died during riots at the end of a football match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya in Malang, Indonesia.
Why rest and recovery periods are needed in the women’s international match calendar
FIFA has just announced a new international calendar for women's football for 2026-2029. Whilst positive changes have been made, there will still be schedule pressure on high-usage international players, and regulated safeguards for in-season and off-season breaks have not been included.
FIFPRO Statement: Scheduling of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
The FIFA Council’s decision to schedule the first edition of the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup between 15 June and 13 July 2025 without implementing further player workload safeguards demonstrates a lack of consideration for the mental and physical health of participating players, as well as a disregard for their personal and family lives.
Maltese union supports players with tool for reporting abuse
The Maltese Football Players Association has provided its members with the means to report any form of abuse through an online tool. All reports are confidential and handled by a safeguarding officer, who will inform players about the investigation process and provide them with tailored advice.
Players' strike prompts structural changes in Uruguayan football
On 30 June 2022, the Mutual Uruguaya de Futbolistas Profesionales (MUFP) decided to call a work stoppage for all professional football across the country due to the “serious acts of violence” that took place at Villa Espanola. Union secretary Mitchell Duarte tells how MUFP's intervention was instrumental in helping improve conditions and safety protocols for players.