Women’s footballers in Austria have ranked their own clubs 👀 The VdF’s Alternative League Table turns anonymous player feedback on 10 areas of their working environment into a public ranking.

50 years ago, some of Greek football’s brightest stars put club rivalries aside and came together to build a player union that would fight for their rights. Today, their legacy lives on. Congratulations to @PSAPP1976 as it celebrates its 50th anniversary 🇬🇷👏

Noemie Carage and Lena Goetsch explain how they’ve used their 2025 FIFPRO Player Impact Award prize money to create more opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities through football. 🔗 fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

Following talks with European Commissioner @GlennMicallef, the FIFPRO Europe Board met in Brussels to advance player priorities on workload, working time, women's football working conditions, financial sustainability and data and AI, while renewing its call for transparent, collective governance. 🔗 fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

The FIFPRO Europe Board met European Commissioner @GlennMicallef in Brussels to discuss player welfare, good governance and the need to protect the European football ecosystem in a global game. FIFPRO Europe also recognised Commissioner Micallef’s continued support for players and their voice in the decisions shaping football.

🇨🇲 Cameroon’s player union @InfoSYNAFOC has called for urgent talks with the country’s football federation over minimum salaries that it says would leave professional footballers struggling to meet their basic living costs. President Geremie Njitap explains why change is needed: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/… @Geremi20Njitap | @FIFPROAfrica

The FIFPRO Global Board has appointed Stephane Burchkalter as new Secretary General, bringing extensive experience within the organisation and the global player union movement to the role. 🔗 fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

33% of all player value at the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes from non-European players employed in Europe. A new report by FIFPRO Europe highlights the interconnected nature of football’s global employment market and why players, clubs, and leagues must have a voice in decisions over how its value is governed and redistributed. 🔗 Learn more: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

“Awareness without action isn’t enough.” This World Suicide Prevention Day, Will Vaulks explains how he’s used his 2025 FIFPRO Player Voice Award prize money to expand his suicide-prevention work. 🔗 fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/… #MeritAwards

FIFPRO y @CONMEBOL fortalecen su colaboración a través de la campaña "El Respeto es Titular" para impulsar una agenda conjunta orientada a la educación, la prevención y la sensibilización frente al racismo y la discriminación en el fútbol sudamericano. Comunicado: fifpro.org/es/articulos/2026…

FIFPRO and @CONMEBOL are strengthening their collaboration through ‘El Respeto es Titular’, advancing a joint agenda focused on education, prevention, and raising awareness of racism and discrimination in South American football. Joint statement: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

5️⃣ Good intentions don't always mean enough capacity:

4️⃣ Clubs are investing in injury prevention:

3️⃣ Access matters as much as availability:

2️⃣ Building expertise takes time:

1️⃣ Not all clubs have the same support teams:

Project ACL surveyed multidisciplinary teams across WSL clubs to better understand the environments supporting players. Here's what we learned 🧵⬇️

Not a transfer fee in sight 💰❌ Made possible thanks to Jean-Marc Bosman’s fight for players’ freedom of movement. #Bosman11

What a run 🇦🇷🙌 For more than two decades, Lionel Messi has consistently produced extraordinary moments at the highest level for Argentina, earning a record 17 FIFPRO #World11 selections along the way. Respected by players, now and always.

Los terremotos en Venezuela y Colombia se produjeron con seis semanas de diferencia. Los y las futbolistas de ambos países, además de los sindicatos de jugadores, se movilizaron rápidamente para apoyar a los afectados ❤️‍🩹 🔗 Descubre cómo: fifpro.org/es/articulos/2026… @AUFPVenezuela | @ACOLFUTPRO | @FIFPROAmerica

When earthquakes struck Venezuela and Colombia within six weeks of each other, footballers across both countries quickly mobilised to support those affected ❤️‍🩹 🔗 Learn how: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/… @AUFPVenezuela | @ACOLFUTPRO | @FIFPROAmerica

La Asamblea General de FIFPRO Sudamérica en Paraguay permitió a los sindicatos analizar avances y próximos pasos en temas clave para los y las futbolistas como educación, comunicación, tecnología y relaciones con los principales actores del fútbol sudamericano.   📰 fifpro.org/es/articulos/2026…   @FIFPROAmerica | @FAParaguay

The FIFPRO South America General Assembly brought together player unions in Paraguay to discuss progress and next steps in strategic areas for player welfare, including education, communications, technology and relations with key stakeholders in South American football.   📰 fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…   @FIFPROAmerica | @FAParaguay

How hard is a header? And what could repeated heading mean for a player’s long-term brain health? 🧠⚽ FIFPRO Medical Director Prof Dr Vincent Gouttebarge explains how researchers are using instrumented mouthguards to measure the frequency and force of head impacts during training and matches. 🔗fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/… @VGouttebarge | @AmsterdamUMC

History. Made. 🏆🇨🇲 Cameroon are #WAFCON champions for the first time! @FIFProAfrica | @infosynafoc

Since returning home to Kenya, Brian Andaje and Sunday Adam Majimbo have spoken publicly about the ordeal that left them homeless and stranded in Indonesia for five months. Their experience is a reminder that not every opportunity is what it seems. Taking the time to verify an offer and seeking independent advice can make all the difference. Before making a move abroad, players should check in with their union, and never be afraid to ask questions. Full story: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/… @APPI_Info | @kefwaofficial

FIFPRO Statement: FIFA Forward Enterprise Full statement: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

🇧🇪 Belgium's @_UnitedAthletes has partnered with OFF PLAY to give active and former footballers one place to access education, career guidance, coaching, skills development, and employment opportunities. Read more: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

FIFPRO’s statement on FIFA's proposal to establish the FIFA Forward Enterprise.

Un fallo histórico para el fútbol femenino en Perú 🇵🇪 Con el apoyo de @SafapPeru, Keyly Peralta se convirtió en la primera futbolista en ganar un reclamo laboral ante la Cámara de Resolución de Disputas, sentando un precedente para otras jugadoras. 🔗 fifpro.org/es/articulos/2026…

A first for women's football in Peru 🇵🇪 Backed by @SafapPeru, Keyly Peralta successfully recovered unpaid wages after becoming the first woman's footballer to win a labour claim before Peru's Dispute Resolution Chamber. 🔗 fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

FIFPRO Europe has noted with deep concern the proposal to transform the FIFA World Cup and other FIFA competitions into investable assets for private capital. 🔗 Statement: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

Portuguese player union @SJPF_Pt has launched a new ambassador programme that empowers six women's footballers to champion issues that matter to players: 📚 Catarina Realista – Education 🌈 Rute Costa – Inclusion and Diversity 🤱 Beatriz Cameirao – Motherhood 🧠 @MadalenaMarau – Mental Health ⚖️ @11TatianaPinto – Gender Equality 💼 @RFontemanha – Entrepreneurship Learn more: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

Kenyan footballers Brian Andaje and Sunday Adam Majimbo believed they were travelling to Indonesia to sign for professional clubs. Despite being told they would have contracts on arrival, the players were never introduced to any clubs and, over time, communication with the intermediary became limited before eventually ceasing altogether. The players were left stranded with no income, and at one point were sleeping on the streets before seeking help. After months of uncertainty, Indonesian player union @APPI_info and Kenyan player union @KEFWAofficial, together with the Kenyan Embassy in Jakarta, stepped in to provide support and help bring both players safely back to Kenya. Their story highlights the importance of seeking advice from player unions before pursuing football opportunities abroad, and the dangers of fake football agents. 🔗Read more: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/… @FIFPROAsiaOce | @FIFPROAfrica

The official FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners 🏆 ⚽ Golden Ball | Rodri 👟Golden Boot | Kylian Mbappe 🧤 Golden Glove | Unai Simon 🌟 Best Young Player | Pau Cubarsi Congratulations to all four worthy winners 👏 #FIFAWorldCup

The moment every player dreams of 🙌🏆 #FIFAWorldCup

So close 💔 It's never easy to lose a World Cup final but reaching one is something only a handful of players ever achieve. Congratulations on an incredible tournament 👏 #FIFAWorldCup

𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🇪🇸🏆 Congratulations to the players whose lifelong World Cup dream is now a reality. #FIFAWorldCup

Third place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 🥉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Congratulations to every England player on a tournament to be proud of 👏 #FIFAWorldCup

We are deeply saddened by the passing of South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams at the age of 25. Jayden had recently represented his country at the FIFA World Cup, marking a proud moment in a life and career cut tragically short. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, team-mates and all those who knew him. May he rest in peace.

A major step forward for players in France 🇫🇷 @UNFP has secured two landmark collective agreements for players in France's men's third tier and top two women's divisions. ✅ 16 weeks of guaranteed maternity pay ✅ 6 weeks of paid annual leave ✅ Enhanced health protections and employment standards 🔗 Read more: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

FIFPRO's statement on the growing pattern of online and in-person abuse directed at players during the FIFA World Cup.

"You do have to respect the greatness." Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes is preparing to face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the round of 32. Luckily, Footballers Unfiltered host Jackson Irvine has been there before ✍️ #FIFAWorldCup

Venezuelan footballers and their player union @AUFPVenezuela have rallied to support victims of the devastating earthquakes. As the football community mourns the loss of players and their loved ones, footballers have volunteered in search and rescue efforts, delivered aid, and raised funds for those affected. 🧵⬇️

Los futbolistas venezolanos y su sindicato @AUFPVenezuela se han movilizado para apoyar a las víctimas de los devastadores terremotos. Mientras la comunidad futbolística llora la pérdida de jugadores y de sus seres queridos, los futbolistas se han ofrecido como voluntarios en las labores de búsqueda y rescate, han repartido ayuda y han recaudado fondos para los afectados. 🧵⬇️

Five years ago, Josh Cavallo became the role model he never had. This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the players who have helped make football more inclusive for everyone 🏳️‍🌈 nitter.net/FIFPRO/status/20704262…

Away from the spotlight of the World Cup, many out-of-contract professional footballers are still searching for their next opportunity. Greek player union @PSAPP1976 has launched a free training camp to help members stay in shape.

Brazil stand between Scotland and the round of 32 🇧🇷⚔️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Ryan Christie talks to Jackson Irvine about facing one of the World Cup’s most iconic nations. 🎥 Footballers Unfiltered

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled in favour of a Swedish women’s footballer in a landmark maternity case that could shape how pregnancy protections are applied across professional football in future. The case, in which Maja Gothberg was successful against her former club Lazio Women, is the first in which CAS has found that a football club unlawfully ended an employment relationship because of a player’s pregnancy and awarded salary compensation and damages on that basis. 🔗 To learn more, visit: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

Special World Cup memories with Scotland’s Ryan Christie and Australia's @JacksonIrvine_ 🏆💭 #FIFAWorldCup