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FIFPRO boss: Leagues and player unions should be in charge of concussion rules
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLeagues and player unions should be free to agree their own concussion protocols, the boss of the...
Schedule around World Cup adds to pressure on players’ health – FIFPRO
PA Media: Sport via Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoThe packed schedule around the World Cup will add to pressure on players’ physical and mental...
Equal prize money at men’s and women’s World Cups is a must, says FIFPRO
PA Media: Sport via Yahoo Sports· 12 months agoEqual prize money at the 2026 and 2027 men’s and women’s World Cups has to happen “no matter what”,...
Most players prefer World Cup in European summer, union says
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMost of the players from last year's World Cup do not want the soccer tournament to be held again in...
Player welfare must be key consideration in new calendar, union claims
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWorld football’s players’ union Fifpro has warned of the “urgent” need to protect player welfare in...
FIFA urged to let Harry Kane and others wear rainbow-coloured armbands in Qatar
PA Media: Sport via Yahoo Sports· 2 years agoBanning anti-discrimination armbands at the World Cup in Qatar would send out a “devastating”...
Player workloads key issue when deciding new football calendar, say FIFPRO
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoProtecting players from excessive workloads must be the starting point for any new international...
Time-wasting crackdown could mean equivalent of three extra games – FIFPRO study
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA clampdown on time-wasting could mean players being involved in the equivalent of up to three extra...
Think the NFL handles concussions poorly? World Cup soccer is ‘stone age’
Yahoo Sports via AOL· 2 years ago[World Cup: Viewer's guide | Group previews | Top 30 players | Power rankings] Chris Nowinski has...
MLS pushes to pioneer temporary concussion substitutes in 2023
Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoThe Premier League and Ligue 1 could also implement concussion subs at the start of their 2023-24...