The World Players Association is the leading voice of organised players in the governance of world sport. It brings together 85,000 players across professional sport through more than 100 player associations in over 60 countries.
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Representatives of players and leagues sign football governance manifesto
As football governance enters a critical phase, FIFPRO and European Leagues have announced a manifesto to embed collective governance standards and agreements throughout the professional game.
Eight reasons to join a union
Joining a player union unlocks many benefits for professional footballers. Through the power of the collective via FIFPRO’s 66 member unions, men’s and women’s players around the world are able to stand together with one common voice – supporting each other to push for positive change in their industry.
EU Sport Forum: Unions and leagues highlight need to protect football from unilateral decisions by governing bodies
The EU Sport Forum provides a platform for structured dialogue between the European Commission and sport stakeholders. Its main objective is to take stock of progress achieved in implementing the EU agenda for sport and to seek stakeholders’ views on current and planned future activities.
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.
Players united in shaping women’s football in the Pacific
The success of the 2023 Women’s World Cup showed, among many things, the growth and potential of the women’s game in Oceania. But for numerous women’s national teams in the OFC region, particularly the Pacific Islands, even the most basic working conditions are being neglected.
FIFPRO Statement: Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales
FIFPRO fully endorses the statement of Spanish player union AFE in calling for immediate action to address the conduct of Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales and is calling for investigation of his actions under FIFA’s code of ethics.
Players and unions engage on global industry topics at Women’s Football Summit
Ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League final, players, member unions and stakeholders gathered at the Women’s Football Summit at FIFPRO House in Hoofddorp, Netherlands to engage on global topics in women’s football.
Player associations benefit from fruitful WPA #Right2Organize Conference
Featuring over 70 player association representatives and subject-matter experts, the event showcased a diverse range of panel discussions and practical workshops to support unions developing strategies on empowering players, collective bargaining at national, regional and global levels, and connecting with the next generation of athletes.