Head of Digital Content at @FIFPRO || Previously @Olympics / @FIFAcom / @ScottishFA / @SPFL || I’d rather have hope than sadness.
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Some wild World Cup stats for you:
Italy haven’t won a knock-out game since the 2006 final.
Spain haven’t won a knock-out game since the 2010 final.
Germany haven’t won a knock-out game since the 2014 final. – at Madrid, Spain
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Scotland are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998 🏴
Ryan Christie joins Jackson Irvine to talk about qualification, drawing Brazil, and what it all means to the country.
Episode 4 of Footballers Unfiltered: Road to the World Cup is out now.
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Footballers Unfiltered is back for a special World Cup edition 🏆
Australia international @JacksonIrvine_ hosts a brand new series of honest conversations with fellow players preparing for football’s biggest test.
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The media is reducing Josh Cavallo’s experience as an out gay man in professional football to the “death threats” he gets sent on social media.
It’s a morbid fascination that overshadows his message of joy.
For @outsports
#LGBTQfootball
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Our Player Services Manager, Chris Higgins, was delighted to join Joe Hart and Giorgio Chiellini for the first of @FIFPRO's Footballers Unfiltered podcast series.
You can watch the episode on Spotify now!
#FIFPRO60 | @FIFPRO | @ChrisPFAS
The story behind Giorgio Chiellini's infectious positivity at EURO 2020 👀
In the first episode of Footballers Unfiltered, Giorgio explains how a mindset shift in his early 30s allowed him to fully embrace the moment.
#FIFPRO60
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W Euro 2025:
- Increased prize money
- Equal conditions
- Player allocated prize money
This progress is only possible through the collaboration and collective of players + unions throughout Europe.
Setting a new standard UEFA European Championships. Bring on Switzerland!
A new standard for the future of women’s football in Europe ⭐
Through the power of collaboration and the voice of the players being heard, @UEFA has unveiled increased player prize money for @WEURO2025 - with a guaranteed percentage allocated to players.
#FIFPROEurope
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Chosen by 7000 players, this is the 2024 FIFPRO Women's #World11 ✨
🏴 Mary Earps
🏴 @LucyBronze
🇪🇸 @7OlgaCarmona
🏴 @AlexGreenwood
🇪🇸 @AitanaBonmati
🇪🇸 @AlexiaPutellas
🏴 @Keira_Walsh
🇿🇲 @BarbraBanda11
🇨🇴 @Linda__Caicedo
🏴 Lauren James
🇧🇷 @MartaVieiras10
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🤩 @StuntPegg shares her top picks for the FIFPRO #World11.
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🤝 #FIFPRO is teaming up with @Footballco to celebrate the #World11 through its global portfolio of brands, such as @GOAL and @Indivisa_FC.
Together, we’re bringing fans closer to the only global football award decided exclusively by players.
Watch this space 👀
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Never in doubt when it comes to standing up against the unjust treatment of players -that’s why I’m a happy and proud member of your team. Thanks for your support in this matter @FIFPRO
The Super Eagles were held at an abandoned airport in Libya for over 15 hrs without food.
#FIFPRO calls on all relevant authorities to prioritise their immediate safety and respect their decisions.
Every player deserves to compete in a safe environment.
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Today, #FIFPRO Europe, @EuropeanLeagues, and @LaLiga have filed a complaint with the @EU_Commission, challenging FIFA's handling of the international match calendar, including decisions relating to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Updates to follow 🧵
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Lassana Diarra’s victory is a step towards a fairer labour market.
Here’s what you need to know about the landmark legal ruling against FIFA 🧵
@Lass_Officiel | @UNFP
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PFA Scotland are the voice for players in Scotland.
We cover 5 leagues and currently support over 1600 members.
Be part of the community that strives to make positive change to our game.
🔗 pfascotland.co.uk
A Champions League team replacing last season's top scorer in LaLiga by spending big on an Aberdeen player?
This is a vibe I can definitely get on board with.
He's very good.
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