Loophole encouraging sale of academy talent is ‘nonsensical’, says PFA
Maheta Molango, the PFA’s chief executive, criticised the loophole that encourages clubs to sell academy products in order to balance the books
May 2024
One in five footballers using snus or nicotine pouches, survey reveals
About one in five male and female professional players who took part in a new survey are using snus, nicotine pouches or both
January 2024
Feel the burnout: the curse of too much football can only be cured by player power
Sean Ingle
Overworked footballers deliver lower quality games and put themselves at risk – it is time to expect some pushback
November 2023
Matildas get pay increase and equal treatment to Socceroos in new CBA
The Matildas and Socceroos have struck a new pay deal that will mean the country’s top women’s footballers could receive an $80,000 pay increase
July 2023
Footballers need more support with addiction and mental health, PFA told
Dele Alli’s interview with Gary Neville has focused attention to players’ wellbeing, with the former PFA chairman Clarke Carlisle calling for a change to the current ‘crisis mode’ approach
May 2023
PFA seeks advice on legal protections for players during pitch invasions
The Professional Footballers’ Association has sought legal advice over whether players attacked by supporters can use reasonable force to defend themselves, the Guardian can reveal
March 2023
FA’s new non-league contract will cut injured players’ wages. It must be stopped
Omar Beckles
Injured players could lose money or have contracts terminated next season – and we at the PFA are pushing for a rethink
January 2023
Portsmouth appoint PFA chairman John Mousinho as head coach
Aaron Ramsdale celebrations not to blame for attack by Spurs fan, says PFA
December 2022
Relentless football fixture list is damaging the physical and mental health of players
Maheta Molango
Games are being crammed into every space and footballers are rarely consulted – eventually they will say ‘enough is enough’
September 2022
Save Lowry’s Going to the Match for public, urges Salford mayor
Lowry’s Going to the Match expected to fetch £8m at auction
July 2022
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Euro 2022’s legacy must be true parity for female footballers in England
Marie-Christine Bouchier
Now is the perfect time to launch the promised review into the women’s domestic game and end eyebrow-raising disparities
May 2022
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Amir Khan’s out-of-date remarks do nothing but perpetuate stereotypes
Makbool Javaid and Riz Rehman
Every week we see the commitment of young British Asian footballers and their parents – nobody here is making excuses
February 2022
Leeds call for temporary substitutions in wake of Robin Koch head injury
Leeds have insisted they followed the Premier League’s concussion protocol after Robin Koch sustained a head injury and have called for the use of temporary substitutions
‘Shocking and concerning’: PFA chair voices fears on football disorder
The PFA chairman, John Mousinho, believes supporters who assault players must be banned for life and that football has a growing problem with fan disorder
Dawn Astle will lead PFA dementia team to protect and support players
Dawn Astle, whose father Jeff died from accumulated brain trauma, will be the head of a new PFA dementia department
August 2021
Most racist abusers of footballers are still active on Twitter, PFA finds
Football should consider eliminating heading, dementia expert says
May 2021
PFA chairman John Mousinho: ‘The majority of footballers are really vulnerable’
John Mousinho, the Oxford United captain and new PFA chairman, says it’s his job to change perceptions, and not just about the players who elected him
