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FIFA and players' union FIFPRO announce cooperation agreement

FIFA and players' union FIFPRO announce cooperation agreement
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FIFA and the global players' union FIFPRO have signed a cooperation agreement granting players a formal role in governance and establishing new frameworks for player welfare. The deal includes a $20 million fund for unpaid salaries and requires collective agreement on future transfer system changes.

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This agreement marks a historic shift in power dynamics within professional football, giving players a seat at the table regarding their own working conditions.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that the agreement marked "a new era in FIFA’s relationship with FIFPRO".

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