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Football life ban for ‘Capello’ but Gabon’s abuse questions are far from over

Former coach’s conduct is said to be the tip of the iceberg and Fifa continues to investigate matters related to abuse

The Guardian - UK

Dangerous heat is a real threat for the 2026 World Cup. Are teams ready?

Experts warn that cooling breaks and later kickoff times may be needed to cope with scorching temperatures when North America hosts the tournament

The Guardian - US

Soccer Calendar Strain: Players' Health At Risk

Soccer players face injury risks and burnout due to congested schedules and expanded tournaments. Rodri's Ballon d’Or win on crutches highlights the strain...

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Players' union chief Busch lands key FIFPRO role

Australia will have a crucial role to play in FIFPRO going forward, with Beau Busch named president of the global players' union Asia/Oceania division.

AAP

The USWNT won Olympic gold. Why did none of their players make the Fifpro XI?

The Guardian’s ranking of the world’s best footballers overflowed with Americans. But their fellow players largely shunned them

The Guardian - US

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Lionel Messi Left Out of 2024 FIFPRO Men's World 11 for First Time in 17 Years

The 2024 FIFPRO Men's World 11 does not include Lionel Messi for the first time in nearly two decades.

Sports Illustrated

Manchester City, Real Madrid and Lionesses dominate as Fifpro 11s revealed

The annual selection is voted for by the players and based on last season’s performances

The Independent UK

FIFA To Reveal Club World Cup Draw Amid Apathy, Legal Threats

The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world.

International Business Times

FIFPRO Men's & Women's World 11 2024 Finalists: Full List

Rodri, Vinícius Júnior and Aitana Bonmatí headline the 2024 FIFPRO World 11 finalists.

Sports Illustrated

Are professional footballers overworked? Their performance and wellbeing are definitely at risk

For some professional footballers, the ultimate sporting honour is to play – and hopefully win – for their country. A place in the international squad is highly prized and hard fought for.

The Conversation

Weston-super-Mare’s heartbreak, Arsène Wenger and the debate over football governance

Decision to scrap FA Cup replays reopens discussion about what buckles next in an increasingly unsustainable calendar

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s leagues and Fifpro accuse Fifa of ‘abusive and anti-competitive’ acts

Europe’s domestic leagues joined forces with the global players’ union to file a formal complaint against Fifa’s imposition of the sport’s match calendar

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The Independent UK

Players and leagues accuse Fifa of ‘abuse’ in landmark legal battle over football calendar

The newly expanded Club World Cup has proved a tipping point for action as Fifpro and Europe’s major leagues launch their case against Fifa and how it regulates the game

The Independent UK

Watch: Football leagues and union appeal to EU against Fifa’s packed calendar

Watch as the European Leagues umbrella body, FIFPRO players' union and Spain's LaLiga appealed to the European Union (EU) on Monday, 14 October, over Fifa's packed football calendar.

The Conversation

European court ruling finds just cause to award soccer players greater freedom of movement

Many of us have quit a job at some point in our lives – but how many have wondered if they had “just cause” to do so? Were you acting on a whim? Did your departure make life difficult for your employer? And did your desire to move on really…

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Why Lassana Diarra case could have monumental impact on future of entire transfer system

The Lassana Diarra case against FIFA is set for a final decision by a Belgian appeal court

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The National (Scotland)

Court verdict on FIFA’s transfer rules will ‘change football landscape’

Court verdict on FIFA’s transfer rules will ‘change football landscape’, FIFPRO has said.

The Guardian - US

Sarah Gregorius: ‘Women’s football is light years ahead of where it was in 2013’

The former forward has moved into football governance and is excited about making the NWSL even more attractive for players

The Independent UK

Cristian Romero’s week on a plane and other shock findings from FifPro report

FifPro are in the process of taking legal action against Fifa over the sport’s ‘unworkable’ calendar

The Guardian - UK

Geyse abuse shows football still has a way to go in ensuring players’ safety

Homophobic abuse of Manchester United player may be a societal problem but the game can take meaningful action

The Independent UK

Global players' union builds on FIFA regulations with a guide for expectant mothers

The global soccer players’ union has released a guide to give athletes and teams alike a guide for best practices in returning from pregnancy and childbirth

The Guardian - UK

‘This is paramount’: footballers get new help with pregnancy and playing return

Fifpro has launched a guide to help players, club staff and other football stakeholders to better manage pregnancy and the return to playing

Top News

FIFA Offers Talks To Resolve Deadlock With Global Soccer Groups

FIFA seeks dialogue with global soccer stakeholders to resolve disputes over congested competitions calendar and player welfare concerns.

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