Player unions from Botswana and Israel have joined FIFPro’s membership. The announcement was made at the general assembly of the global footballers association in Costa Rica. Player associations from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gabon, Honduras and Panama were named candidate members, and are closing in on becoming FIFPro members. FIFPro currently
The Black Stars Present their World XI
The biggest footballers in Ghana lined up to join the vote for the 2015 FIFA FIFPro World XI. While preparing for their crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Comoros, the Black Stars selected their best teams. Captain Asamoah Gyan (currently playing at Shanghai SIPG), Andre Ayew (Swansea City), Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa) and all other
FIFPro Congress Votes for Gender Equality
FIFPro will add two female members to its executive committee in 2017, when a new board is due to be elected. Member countries, during the first day of the FIFPro annual general assembly in Costa Rica, voted in favour of amending FIFPro statutes, in order to add the two female representatives to the FIFPro
The Realities and Plight of Footballers in Africa and Around the World
FIFPro today has released the findings of its first worldwide survey of working conditions in men’s professional football. 2016-fifpro-global-employment-report looks at the life of players in a way that has never been done before. The aim of the survey is to raise awareness of the realities faced by footballers – especially those who are
Football 4 wash: All Hands On Deck!!
The beautiful game of football continues to leave its mark of excellence in all corners of the globe; and in Ghana, this is no different. For years, football has bridged divides, united warring factions, and served as pivot for instituting positive societal change. The key proponents in ensuring such noteworthy outcomes have always been the
FIFPRO Announce 55 Player Shortlist for World XI
FIFPro, in association with FIFA, is proud to announce the final 55 players in contention for a spot on the 2015 World XI. The 55 players listed below have been selected by professional footballers worldwide, with a new record of almost Pictured left are nine of the players from the 2014 World XI. The
“2015/2016 Premier League Season in Review” – Wa All Stars Moment of Glory
As the final specks of dust settle on what has been a truly remarkable and keenly contested premier league season here in Ghana, the PFAG, home to all of the country’s football stars, provides you with a quick wrap up of all the key points that ensured this past season will live long in the