FIFPro backs World Cup schedule change

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 13:44

Football`s international players` union FIFPro has backed a decision by governing body FIFA to reconsider early kickoffs during next year`s World Cup.

Qatar is the least of football`s problems, says FIFPro

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 08:20

The heat at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar should be the least of football`s worries, the world players` union FIFPro said on Monday.

Bhutia-led FPAI explain players` grievances in Melbourne

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 14:24

Highlighting the Indian footballers` grievances over non-payment of salaries as per terms laid down in their contracts, former captain Bhaichung Bhutia recently presented a report at the FIFPro Asia Conference in Melbourne.

Image of pampered players needs to change, says FIFPro

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 19:52

Montenegrin striker Nikola Nikezic said he was threatened with a gun and beaten up after refusing to terminate his contract early at Russian club Kuban Krasnodar.

FPAI becomes official member of FIFPro

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 20:43

The Football Players` Association of India, the brainchild of national captain Bhaichung Bhutia, has been granted official membership of the Federation of International Professional Football Players` Associations.