News and press releases

Spillerforeningen (SPFO) announced today its support for the Justice for Players class action against KNVB, FIFA and several national football associations.

The Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland (PFA Ireland) announced today its support for the Justice for Players class action against KNVB, FIFA and several national football associations.

The Czech professional players’ union (ČAFH) announced today its support for the Justice for Players class action against KNVB, FIFA and several national football associations. Today also marks the 30th anniversary of the landmark Bosman ruling, which shone a light on the unfairness inherent in the transfer system.

Five more national football players’ unions have announced their support for the Justice for Players class action lawsuit against FIFA and several national football associations. The latest endorsements come from the national professional football players’ unions of Slovenia (SPINS), Croatia (HUNS), Bosnia and Herzegovina (SPFBIH), North Macedonia (SFM), and Serbia (SPFN).

The Austrian professional players’ union “Vereinigung der Fussballer” (VdF) has announced its support for the “Justice for Players” class action lawsuit against FIFA and several national football associations.

The Belgian trade union for professional football players (United Athletes) has announced their support for the Justice for Players (JfP) Foundation class action lawsuit against KNVB, FIFA and several national football associations, including the Belgian football association.

The Association of Contract Players (VVCS), a Dutch advocacy organisation for professional football players, has announced their support for the Justice for Players (JfP) Foundation class action lawsuit against KNVB, FIFA and several national football associations. Established in 1961 and affiliated with the Dutch Trade Union Federation (FNV), the VVCS has long advocated for the rights and welfare of professional footballers in the Netherlands.

After a thorough review of the initiative led by “Justice for Players”, the UNFP Board of Directors unanimously decided to join the class action lawsuit launched by the Dutch foundation as a co-plaintiff, with two priority objectives.

Justice for Players welcomes FIFPro Europe’s statement commending our practical response to the CJEU’s Diarra Judgement, which gave the green light to this class action against FIFA.

Both of our organisations believe that effective centralised representation is in the best interest of professional footballers and it is this shared vision that is driving these legal proceedings.

We are committed to building on our relationship with FIFPro Europe and being a force for good that prioritises footballers’ welfare and the sustainable future of football.