Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal
Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.
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Notable Quotes
"This agreement represents an important step forward for football."
— Sergio Marchi , Executive
"It's about unity, about bringing everyone together."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
"'new era' in the relationship between FIFA and FIFPRO."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
"This decision is a signal case for the industry."
— FIFPRO , Activist
"France is not alone: many other states are in a comparable situation."
— FIFPRO , Activist
Key People
Beye is a notable figure involved in the football community.
FIFPRO is a global players' union representing professional footballers.
The French National Union of Professional Footballers supports the rights of football players in France.
President of FIFA.
Lassana Diarra is a former French professional footballer.
Sergio Marchi is the president of Fifpro, the global players' union.
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Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.
FIFA and FIFPRO signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a Global Social Dialogue Platform, granting FIFPRO equal input on transfer regulations, player welfare standards, and broader policy decisions in football governance.
FIFA and FIFPRO announced a cooperation agreement granting players a formal role in governance, including representation on FIFA's legal committees and a $20 million fund to address unpaid player salaries until 2031.
FIFPRO announced that it will now participate in FIFA Council meetings as an observer with speaking rights, marking a significant evolution in the relationship between the global players' union and FIFA.
FIFPRO hailed a 'landmark' legal win after a European rights body agreed to investigate whether France failed to uphold labour standards for professional footballers, particularly concerning the international match calendar.
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