The Latest Breaking News from Fifpro

IFAB urged to reconsider decision to block trial of temporary concussion subs

A trial was rejected at the IFAB’s annual business meeting on January 18.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Fifa considers rare Cas appeal over lifting of Yves Jean-Bart’s lifetime ban

Fifa is considering an appeal after the former president of the Haitian Football Federation had his lifetime ban lifted by the court of arbitration for sport

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo gets FIFA recognition despite sour Manchester United exit

Al-Nassr forward Ronaldo has made it onto an illustrious FIFA shortlist whilst some of the Premier League's biggest stars also made the cut.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 2023

Player awarded back pay from Lyon over maternity leave

Midfielder Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir has been awarded more than $88,000 in back pay that was withheld by her French club team, Lyon, in violation of FIFA’s rules protecting maternity rights

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Leagues consider trialling concussion subs in defiance of lawmakers’ decision

IFAB could not reach a consensus to give the go-ahead to trials.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

A pregnant footballer sued her club for discrimination at FIFA — and won. Here's why it matters

Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir sets a precedent for pregnant players everywhere, suing her club Olympique Lyonnais for pregnancy discrimination.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

Juventus star wins landmark ruling over maternity pay in "wake up call" to football clubs

Juventus midfielder Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir was forced to take ex-club Lyon to a tribunal after the French giants refused to pay her in full during her pregnancy

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

FIFPRO calls for temporary concussion substitutes trial at Women’s World Cup

A vote on a trial could take place as early as next week.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Scottish FA to discuss trial on temporary concussion subs at IFAB meeting next week

The governing bodies of the home nations are set to meet at an IFAB summit next week.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023

Home nations FAs to discuss temporary concussion substitutes next week

The game’s lawmaking body the International Football Association Board will meet on January 18.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023