The Latest Breaking News from Fifpro

Qatar World Cup contributes to record $770m injury cost for European teams

Injury costs soared 27% last year in Europe's five biggest leagues, with knee injuries carrying a particularly high price.

Fortune · Nov 20, 2023

Alleged sexual abuse victim in Gabon upset at Fifa’s handling of case

Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon’s football association, is being investigated over claims that he failed to report ‘crimes of paedophilia’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

Women’s World Cup-winning Spain side refuses to play until federation chief resigns for kissing player

Spain’s women’s team players demand Rubiales' resignation for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent. Rubiales denies Hermoso's version of events and plans to take legal action. The government plans to file a lawsuit alleging Rubiales violated sports laws and if found guilty, he could be ruled unfit to hold office.…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Spanish soccer leader's behavior at Women's World Cup final provokes angry reaction

The man who leads the Spanish soccer federation took some unwanted attention away from the celebrating players moments after Spain won the Women's World Cup

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures

Many teams headed home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Ten things you may have missed at the Women’s World Cup

From an unlucky mascot to Lorne Donaldson’s acrobatics, eye-catching moments that may have passed you by

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Impossible is not Moroccan — The Arab nation’s fairy tale run could be the start of a new chapter

Morocco's historic run in the Women's World Cup, becoming the first Arab nation to reach the knockout stage, has inspired the continent and Arab world. The Atlas Lionesses and Lions have shown that the impossible is not Moroccan, and the country is now preparing a bid to co-host the 2030…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup

Players who reached the knockout round of the Women’s World Cup got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing to many of them

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Women's World Cup: what still needs to be done to improve the lot of elite female footballers

The Fifa Women’s World Cup is just 32 years old and on its eighth official edition, while the men’s competition began 93 years ago and has enjoyed 22 tournaments.

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2023

‘We’re used to scraps’: How $30,000 guarantees will change World Cup players’ lives

Many elite women’s football players are effectively amateurs. Increased payments should help many of them reach their potential

The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2023