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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Aug 19

The 2025 PFA Award winners 🏆

Chosen by the players, for the players.

#PFAawards | @thepfa.bsky.social

FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Aug 3

🏆 1991
🏆 1995
🏆 1998
🏆 2003
❌ 2006
🏆 2010
🏆 2014
🏆 2018
🏆 2022
🏆 2025

Brazil beat Colombia on penalties to lift the #CopaAmericaFEM for a record-extending ninth time 👏🇧🇷🏆

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jul 27

They never stopped believing.

Back-to-back European champions 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

#WEURO2025

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jul 26

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐗 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 🏆

Nigeria claim a record-extending 10th #WAFCON title 👏🇳🇬🦅

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NWSL Players Association @nwslplayers.bsky.social · Jul 20

The NWSLPA stands with Jess Carter.

There is no place for racist abuse in our sport.

Read our Full Statement :

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jul 11

How Giorgio Chiellini became a more complete footballer as the game evolved ⚽️🧠

🎥 Footballers Unfiltered | #FIFPRO60

FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jul 7

Mexico defend their crown and clinch a record 10th Gold Cup title in Houston 🇲🇽🏆

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jul 3

Heartfelt messages from players are pouring in for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva ❤️🕊️

FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jul 3

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones.

May they rest in peace.

FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jul 2

Watch Footballers Unfiltered episode 4 with Joe Hart and Molly Bartrip ⤵️

Molly Bartrip: Football's Relationship with Food

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jul 2

Spurs defender Molly Bartrip reveals what drives her 💪

🎥 Footballers Unfiltered

#FIFPRO60

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jul 1

Wishing every player success ahead of an unforgettable month of women’s football. Let's go 💪

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 26

WSL and England legend Jordan Nobbs on why every major tournament pushes the women’s game forward 🌟

#WEURO2025

FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 24

🎙️ “We want everyone to have a fighting chance and the same opportunities.”

Lucy Bronze on how record prize money and a guaranteed player share will help level the playing field at the Women’s EURO 2025 and beyond.

#WEURO2025

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 24

🗣️ Joshua Cavallo: “Football has a space for people like me.” 👏❤️

🎥 Footballers Unfiltered

FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 19

Watch the full episode with Joe Hart on Spotify, or listen to the audio on all major streaming platforms.

Samir Arab: Match-Fixers Stole Two Years of My Career

Footballers Unfiltered · Episode

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 19

In 2016, Samir Arab was banned for two years after refusing to fix a match.

On Footballers Unfiltered, he shares how it happened, what it cost him, and what players need to watch out for.

#FIFPRO60

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 13

70 medical and performance experts reached a clear consensus:

⚠️ 84% say there should be workload safeguards in place for under-18s

Independent medical experts reach consensus on workload safeguards for professional footballers - FIFPRO World Players' Union

Medical and performance experts reach consensus on how to protect players from excessive workload. Study by 70 specialists working in professional men’s football for clubs and national teams establish...

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 13

Lamine Yamal has played over 125 senior matches before turning 18.

That’s more than Messi, Iniesta, Gavi, or Pedri.

Experts agree: young players need protection 🧵

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 12

A Delphi study involving 70 medical specialists and high-performance experts has established 12 consensus-based safeguards to protect professional footballers from calendar congestion and excessive workload.

Independent medical experts reach consensus on workload safeguards for professional footballers - FIFPRO World Players' Union

Medical and performance experts reach consensus on how to protect players from excessive workload. Study by 70 specialists working in professional men’s football for clubs and national teams establish...

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 12

It’s not only players saying it.

70 medical specialists and high-performance experts agree.

Football needs minimum player protection standards, now.

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 12

Pedri topped the player workload list in 2022.

Still only 22, he's back again in 2025.

Rest is overdue – but for many, the Club World Cup looms.

#AtTheLimit

FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 8

The first two-time winners of the UEFA #NationsLeague 🏆🏆

FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 6

Football v Homophobia’s Jon Holmes speaks to #FIFPRO about why this Pride Month is a time to confront rising discrimination in the game and beyond.

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@jonhholmes.bsky.social | @footballvhomophobia.com

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FIFPRO @fifpro.bsky.social · Jun 6

Four years after becoming the first current openly gay pro men’s footballer, Josh joined Joe Hart on Footballers Unfiltered to talk about that moment in his life, and what’s changed since.

Josh Cavallo: Inclusive Spaces in Men's Football

Footballers Unfiltered · Episode

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