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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dear football player, As you line up for some of the biggest games of your career, FIFPRO, as your global representative, wants to acknowledge your performance throughout the challenging past season as well as your inspiring leadership. We are well aware of the intensity of the demands being placed on you, both physically and mentally, and yet your contribution within the football community and wider society continues to be far-reaching.

FIFPRO presented its Global Policy Compass to its member unions during various online workshops. The 100-plus page document provides an overview of all the beliefs and values that drive FIFPRO. It is a live document that will guide FIFPRO and its member unions on all themes that relate to the world of work of professional footballers.