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Botswana union support its players with food
Already before the pandemic, some clubs did not regularly pay players their salaries.
Colombian union supports women players
The Colombian player association organised the delivery of food and water for 101 players left without a salary or social security when the coronavirus forced the suspension of the national women’s league.
From professional player to helping players professionally
FIFPRO spoke with Chris Higgins who, alongside his playing career, is also working at PFA Scotland as player development manager.
International Day of Charity: Celebrating the selfless work of players off the pitch
Take a look at six players who have shared their charitable stories with FIFPRO – from supporting underprivileged youths via foundations to having charity clauses in their contract to help those less fortunate.
FIFPRO pays tribute to the strength and courage of players who secured lifetime ban of federation president
FIFPRO welcomes FIFA’s decision to sanction Yves Jean-Bart, President of the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), having found him guilty of sexual harassment and abuse of female players, including minors. Mr Jean-Bart has been banned for life from all football-related activities at both national and international level and has been issued a CHF 1,000,000 fine.
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.
'Normal' employment rights for players in Eastern Europe
Traditionally, almost 100% of players in some Eastern European countries had self-employed contracts. Following pressure from FIFPRO and others, this changed in 2018 when a new European Union directive enabled them to claim the employment rights of a normal worker.
Improved working conditions for Maltese national women’s team players
The Malta Football Players Association (MFPA) and the Malta Football Association (MFA) reached a landmark agreement over the conditions of players representing the women’s national football team.