What you should know
CBAs have been established for a long time in football
Thanks to unionisation, many players are free to exercise this right. This, however, is still not the case in all countries, which leads to difficulties in establishing regulations across both domestic and international football.
Governing bodies can drown out players' voices
FIFPRO takes an active role in developing and pushing CBAs, ensuring footballers have an appropriate influence over their working conditions.
Globalisation calls for more international co-operation
All players, no matter where they are based, should have the same fundamental right to collectively negotiate for fair working conditions.
Historic level-playing field agreement for Chilean internationals
Thanks to the key support of the National Association of Women's Football Players (ANJUFF), Chile's international players closed 2024 with news that was as long awaited as it was extraordinary: the signing of an equity agreement with the Chilean federation that ensures minimum conditions in preparation and labour rights for the Copa America Femenina Brazil 2025.
