Players’ unions in 69% of countries hit out at clubs and leaguesFifpro survey also highlights lack of mental health supportProfessional
Women footballers have been left in the dark during the pandemic, with players’ unions in 47 countries – 69% – reporting that communication from clubs and leagues has been poor or very poor.
A survey into the impact of Covid-19 by Fifpro, the global players’ union, found 52% of the 62 countries questioned between July and October had national federations that did not contact women national team players, while in 26% of countries women’s clubs were not included in the return to play protocols.