GLOBAL WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: THE PRICE OF NON-FIFPRO MEMBERSHIP — PLAYER PROTECTION GOES BEYOND SALARY TO MATERNITY AND WORKPLACE RIGHTS

THISDAYLIVE | 20-09-2026 03:53am |

The article discusses the evolution of women's football, noting that the struggle has moved from the right to play to fair payment and now to player protections. It argues that as the sport attracts larger audiences and revenue, protections such as maternity leave, medical care, and freedom from harassment must keep pace. The piece highlights the importance of organized player representation, such as FIFPRO membership, in securing contracts, safe working conditions, and collective bargaining. It calls for a broader definition of professionalism that includes rights beyond salary.

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