Footballers will require a minimum of three weeks’ complete rest between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 campaigns before starting pre-season training, the world players’ union has advised.
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FIFPRO chief says punishing a player who refuses to return would be ‘inhumane’
It would be “inhumane” for players like Watford forward Troy Deeney to face disciplinary action if they refuse to return to action amid the pandemic in order to protect their family, according to the head of the world players’ union.
Study finds percentage of footballers reporting depression symptoms has doubled
The percentage of footballers reporting symptoms of depression has doubled since the imposition of strict measures to limit the spread of coronavirus, a new study has found.
Racist abuse directed at players supporting #Enough campaign
Players who took part in the #Enough campaign for a 24-hour social media boycott in protest at online racial abuse received further insults in response to their posts, the Professional Footballers’ Association has revealed.
Facebook and Instagram respond to PFA’s anti-racism campaign
Facebook and Instagram have responded to a 24-hour social media boycott in protest at online racial abuse, which has been backed by Premier League stars.
Players union demands probe into FIFA transfer rules in wake of Neymar move
Neymar’s world-record 222 million euro move to Paris St Germain has encouraged international players’ association…