What you need to know
Players are the most important resource in football
The physical and mental wellbeing of players must be considered paramount and reflected in their working conditions. Conditions and interpretations will vary by region, but players must be priority.
There is no single model or solution
There is no single formula to achieve fair conditions across the world. There is a fundamental role for FIFPRO to negotiate and work towards global minimum standards at the international level and ensure these are met.
'Professionalism' is more than just a word
It is not enough to have the term 'professionalism' interpreted and applied by name only. For major international tournaments, there must be standard playing conditions.

Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir’s maternity case shows all players need protection – even those at high-profile clubs
Icelandic midfielder Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir became the first player to win a claim against a club through the FIFA Maternity Regulations. FIFPRO provided legal support to Bjork Gunnarsdottir, from explaining her rights to representing her before the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber.

Latest case studies and player stories
Players react to Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir’s landmark maternity ruling
Players took to social media to show their support for Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir's landmark maternity ruling, while also conveying that the rights of players need to be respected.
