World Players Association unveils the Universal Declaration of Player Rights
The World Players Association (WPA), whose member unions include FIFPro, NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB and which represents more than 85,000 athletes from 60 countries, hailed the declaration as the first comprehensive articulation of athletes’ rights.
Dec 15, 2017, 00:25 AM IST
Messi, Ronaldo, Griezmann in 55-player World XI shortlist; Rooney misses out for first time
Unlike other global awards, FIFA FIFPro World 11 is decided by the players, for the players.
Dec 01, 2016, 23:51 PM IST
FIFA election: Players union calls for stringest tests for integrity on Sepp Blatter's replacement
World players union FIFPro called for stringent tests of integrity, including human rights and governance records on the candidates standing in FIFA election to succeed Sepp Blatter.
Oct 23, 2015, 17:43 PM IST
Players want stability, not more transfers: FIFPro
The vast majority of professional footballers want stability and do not like to hop around from one club to another, according to world players` union secretary general Theo van Seggelen.
Sep 19, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
FIFPro to lodge complaint with EU over transfer system
The world footballers` union FIFPro will lodge a legal complaint at the European Commission (EC) on Friday, arguing that the transfer system is fundamentally flawed and has failed to meet its origi
Sep 18, 2015, 09:12 AM IST
