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David Aganzo: "Footballers need to work in the best possible conditions"
David Aganzo, David Terrier, and Joaquim Evangelista appeared together in Seville, Spain on 28 September at the sixth edition of the World Football Summit (WFS) Europe – an event that brings together the global football industry.
Tatiana Saunders: My journey from Wall Street to professional football
Goalkeeper Tatiana Saunders has experienced a unique route into professional football – via Wall Street. Raised in New York, the former England youth international recounts her transition from the world of finance to playing professionally in Europe.
Pitch perfect – how turf helps players reach their potential
The latest in our Foresight series comes from Christian Theil, CEO of turfoach. The company combines agricultural expertise and sport science with the power of AI. In September 2023, turfocach was awarded Best Sports-tech Start-Up at the World Football Summit.
Leah Williamson addresses UN on Syrian refugees
Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson spoke at the United Nations’ General Assembly in New York about her recent visit to Za’atari in Jordan, the world’s largest Syrian refugee camp. The 26-year-old made an impassioned plea at the summit to challenge gender stereotypes and level the playing field for girls around the world.
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.
Strategic framework, Pasifika women’s player collective in focus at FIFPRO Asia/Oceania general assembly
Ahead of the much-anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-finals, FIFPRO Asia/Oceania held its general assembly in Auckland, New Zealand, which saw the launch of the division’s 2023-2026 strategic framework and a panel introducing a Pasifika women’s player collective.
FIFPRO Statement: Nigeria women's national team
Following the Nigeria women's national team's elimination from the FIFA Women's World Cup, FIFPRO can confirm it is assisting players in a disagreement with the Nigeria Football Federation concerning bonus payments, camp allowances and expenses, some of which date back to 2021.
Distel Zola: "I want to give opportunities to young people"
Former DR Congo international Distel Zola joined World Food Programme in May to promote better nutrition in the country. The 34-year-old ended his professional playing career to concentrate on the Banazola Foundation that he started with his wife Lorraine Lemaire, to give Congolese children from deprived backgrounds a better future.
Hayley Ladd: "Players must understand their value"
After participating in last year’s Women’s Football Summit, Hayley Ladd was quick to confirm her attendance for the 2023 edition of the event. The Manchester United and Wales midfielder was keen to build on last year’s learnings, much of which was put into practice ahead of a landmark Women’s World Cup.