Tag Archives: FIFPro

Something happened on March 28 that most football fans missed entirely. Eight professional leagues from across the continent sat down, signed a Declaration of Principles, and created a body called African Leagues. It sits under the World Leagues Association. The Ugandan top flight signed on as a founding member. Anybody …

Paris, France | AFP | The head of global players’ union FIFPro has given his backing to footballers who do no want to return to training because of coronavirus fears and cautioned that it would be “inhumane and unacceptable” if they were to be punished for taking such a stance. Jonas …

Paris, France | AFP | Increasing numbers of professional footballers are struggling with anxiety and depression having been forced out of action with the sport suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by global players’ union FIFPro released on Monday. FIFPro surveyed 1,602 players across 16 countries, including …