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.

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.