In a series of recent cases in Andorra, Bolivia and Slovakia, professional football players have received threats and sanctions from their club or federation as a result of interaction with their national player union.

FIFPRO has underlined the formal recognition of Swedish player union Spelarföreningen as the official representative of footballers in the country in a letter sent to the Swedish Football Association (Svenska Fotbollförbundet) and Elitfotboll Dam.

FIFPRO has asked FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to urgently intervene in Indonesia, where a decision was taken by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) to cancel the remainder of the 2022/23 season for the second and third leagues (Liga 2 and Liga 3).

To mark one year since the 2023 Women’s World Cup, players around the globe are detailing how improved conditions and prize money at the tournament changed women’s international football, and why players and unions should push for equality at the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

Thirteen out of 16 Bolivian top-flight clubs have debts with their players of up to 18 months' wages. Meanwhile, the Bolivian Football Federation has decided clubs will play between six and seven matches in just 22 days, without adequate food and with exhausting trips. Two players and a medical expert who described the situation have shared their concerns with FIFPRO. 

FIFPRO, which represents football players globally, and the World Leagues Forum, which represents professional leagues at world level, have signed a cooperation agreement in order to develop more sustainable and effective professional football governance by collaborating on a wide range of issues.

During upcoming matches in the current FIFA international window, women’s national football team players will continue to wear purple wristbands in a show of collective solidarity and desire for positive change.

Aitana Bonmati’s impact stretches beyond the pitch. When not dictating play in a Barcelona or Spain jersey, the midfield fulcrum uses her platform to raise awareness about issues affecting women’s footballers.

Spain striker Jennifer Hermoso speaks exclusively to FIFPRO about her life-changing 2023 and discusses the power of collective action.

Malaysian player union PFAM and the Malaysian Football League have this week signed their first cooperation agreement at the FIFPRO Division Asia/Oceania general assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

One of Colombia's star players, Leicy Santos reflects on improved conditions for footballers at Australia/New Zealand 2023 and Women’s World Cup qualification inequalities.

To mark one year since the 2023 Women’s World Cup, players around the world are detailing how improved conditions and prize money at the tournament changed women’s international football, and why players and unions should push for equality at the 2027 Women’s World Cup.