Carpenter nails major award to cap off stellar season Ellie Carpenter has capped off an outstanding year for the Matildas and English side Chelsea by winning a major peer-voted award. AAP · 15h ago
Women’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will a new winner be crowned? Race to be named the world’s best female player is the most open in years. But who should claim the prize? The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
SPFL star grateful to PFA and new side for rejuvenating his career Strain recalled an unusual summer which helped him get his career back on track at Falkirk. The National (Scotland) · Sep 18
‘Now is a good time for players to speak up’: Lucy Bronze on Fifa and helping refugees Lucy Bronze tells Suzanne Wrack about spending time with refugees in Colombia this summer and why it is time footballers spoke up on issues The Guardian - UK · Aug 29
Matildas look to return to Australia amid pay dispute An upgraded pay agreement would revive the A-League Women, but a Matildas player reveals it could also lure big-name Australian stars back to the competition. AAP · Aug 28
Bruno Fernandes Did Not Win the Premier League—But He Was Still the Best Player The FWA Footballer of the Year and Premier League Player of the Season added PFA Players’ Player of the Year to his 2025–26 award list this week. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
Nico O’Reilly reveals next target after being crowned PFA Young Player of the Year Nico O’Reilly picked up the PFA Young Player of the Year award on Tuesday after his breakthrough season at Manchester City The Independent UK · Aug 26
PFA Awards 2026: Full List of Award Winners The Professional Footballers’ Association Awards celebrate the best men’s and women’s soccer players in England. Sports Illustrated · Aug 25
Bruno Fernandes named PFA Player of the Year after stellar season IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 25
Bruno Fernandes crowned PFA player of the year as Arsenal stars snubbed Manchester United’s talisman recognised after record-breaking campaign Evening Standard · Aug 25
Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year as Manchester United captain rewarded for assists record Portugal star given more individual recognition for his record-breaking 2025/26 campaign The Independent UK · Aug 25
Arsenal dominate PFA team of the year as Brentford star earns surprise spot Premier League champions well recognised for formidable campaign Evening Standard · Aug 25
Kenny Dalglish honoured with prestigious PFA award for contributions to football Kenny Dalglish has been honoured with the 2026 Professional Footballers’ Association Merit Award. The National (Scotland) · Aug 25
How to watch PFA awards 2026 FOR FREE: Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool stars nominated for prizes Eight prestigious awards up for grabs in Manchester Evening Standard · Aug 25
Sports Illustrated · Aug 24 Six Way Too Early Predictions After First Premier League Weekend It’s time for some knee-jerk reactions after the first weekend of the 2026–27 Premier League season.
AAP · Aug 19 Late payment could cost A-League clubs in new pay deal A-League clubs who fail to meet payroll requirements on time could be sanctioned as part of a proposal put forward in collective bargaining negotiations.
The Independent UK · Aug 11 PFA launches High Court legal action against EFL over League One salary cap rule changes The EFL is facing legal action following their changes to salary cap rules in League One
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 ‘I’ve sat at the very precipice of life’: ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle on gambling, depression – and survival The former Leeds and Burnley defender has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five suicide attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner – and his hopes for his new post…
The Independent UK · Aug 7 FA announces new rules on pitchside walls after death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar, 21, died in September last year after suffering a brain injury when he collided with a concrete barrier trying to keep a ball in play
AAP · Aug 7 Players felt 'bypassed' by A-Leagues' pay proposal A-League Women players feel they have been bypassed by the Australian Professional Leagues' decision to announce a new pay deal proposal directly to media.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 6 Players hit out at A-Leagues’ conduct over pay offer: ‘Continues to erode trust’ A-League officials have been accused of negotiating in bad faith by speaking to the media within hours of their latest offer, which includes an increased women’s salary cap
AAP · Aug 5 'Erodes trust': $10.8m ploy blows up A-League pay row A-Leagues bosses have openly declared they want to thrash out a new CBA with the players, who have rejected two previous pay offers.
The Economic Times · Jul 22 Former Australia captain Paul Wade diagnosed with probable CTE Former Australian soccer captain Paul Wade has probable CTE, which affects his memory and mood. He now advocates for banning heading the ball for players under twelve years old. Wade shared his experiences to inform families and protect future generations of athletes. Neurologists recommend reducing heading at junior levels, emphasizing…
AAP · Jul 22 Ex-Socceroos captain receives devastating CTE diagnosis Paul Wade says it's scary knowing his memory is going and he is experiencing mood swings due to the repeated head knocks he copped during his soccer career.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18 How PFA Scotland is giving out of contract pros a pre-season platform to shine The summer can traditionally be a lonely time and a source of anxiety for out of contract footballers, but here's how PFA Scotland are filling…