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La vie de footballeur n'est pas faite que de hauts, mais également de moments difficiles. Le chômage existe également dans ce milieu et l'Association suisse des footballeurs met tout en œuvre pour relancer leurs joueurs sans club....
12/09/2023
Vittsjo GIK and Scotland goalkeeper Shannon Lynn is a member of FIFPRO’s Mental Health Taskforce. I was 22 years old when my partner passed away from meningitis in a quick, tragic way. Though when I look back now, it is clear I...
22/02/2023
Vuyo Mere, 38, is currently the longest-serving player in the South African Premier Soccer League He played internationally at all age levels and debuted for Bafana in 2006 The first time Vuyo was released...
16/02/2023
Cari Roccaro is a 27-year old midfielder for Angel City FC in the US National Women’s Soccer League Together with her friend Ginny McGowan she produces the podcast Butterfly Road to discuss athletes’ health and mental...
18/01/2023
Guatemala's football federation imposed an age limit for professional footballers Only three players over the age of 35 can play in the second tier; third tier has also suffered limitations Juan Flores, 36...
12/01/2023
Guatemala's football federation imposed an age limit for professional footballers Only three players over the age of 35 can play in the second tier; third tier has also suffered limitations Juan Flores, 36...
12/01/2023
Alex Dos Santos won a case against Indonesian side Persikabo over unpaid wages in 2020
The Brazilian was later sued for defamation, had his passport confiscated
Only last month did Dos Santos...
16/12/2022
ABOUT Steph Labbé
Former Team Canada goalkeeper and Olympic Champion Steph Labbé is a member of FIFPRO’s Mental Health Taskforce.
I had three big moments in my career where my mental health challenged me and made me the person...
08/12/2022
Manchester United midfielder and England international Lucy Staniforth is part of FIFPRO’s Mental Health Taskforce. I never understood the concept of mental health until two years ago when I lost my stepdad during the summer I...
04/08/2022
Marco Carducci was diagnosed with testicular cancer in February 2022
The Cavalry FC goalkeeper was operated on the very next day, and has made a full recovery in time for the season ahead
The...
15/04/2022
A further 140 players are due to be compensated from the FIFA Fund for Football Players following a decision taken by the FIFA-FIFPRO Steering Committee in line with the programme’s protocol. Created in 2020 to provide financial assistance to...
11/04/2022
Souleman Gamanba, aged 34, a Missile FC player in Libreville, has unintentionally become one of the leading figures in the protest movement which has driven several dozen Gabonese players to “camp” in front of the Ministry of Sport for...
11/04/2022