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Addicted players urged to contact PFA after Dele Alli’s ‘scary’ pill revelation

Players have been urged to come forward for support from the Professional Footballers’ Association if they feel they are developing an addiction to sleeping tablets. Everton midfielder Dele Alli said in an interview released on Thursday with The ...

13 Jul 2023 at 14:01

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PFA launches fitness programme to help ex-players manage move into retirement

Recently-retired players who could be at risk of feeling “in limbo” at the end of their careers are being offered the chance to join a new union-funded fitness network. The RECONNECT initiative has been launched by the Professional Footballers’ ...

16 Apr 2024 at 22:30

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PFA survey finds around one in five footballers using snus or tobacco pouches

Around one in five male and female professional players who took part in a new survey are currently using snus, nicotine pouches or both. The study by Loughborough University, commissioned by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), ...

28 May 2024 at 22:30

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Bullying figures show ‘serious issues’ in football – PFA

Almost 10 per cent of Premier League and EFL players surveyed last season by the Professional Footballers’ Association said they had experienced bullying during their careers, while almost five per cent had suicidal thoughts. Well-being ...

10 Oct 2022 at 01:01

ECA chairman admits FIFA Club World Cup ‘challenging’ for European teams

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ECA chairman admits FIFA Club World Cup changes ‘challenging’ for European teams

European teams are finding preparations for FIFA’s new-look Club World Cup “challenging” but remain confident the tournament will be a long-term success, European Club Association chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi has said. The 32-team event ...

04 Sept 2024 at 10:41

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PFA chief Maheta Molango calls for investigation after death of Billy Vigar

Players should have the right to expect they are not being “put at unnecessary or avoidable risk”, the Professional Footballers’ Association has said following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar. The 21-year-old’s ...

26 Sept 2025 at 15:31

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Chris Wood feels there is ‘potential’ for strike unless safeguards put in place

Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood says there is “potential” for players to go on strike unless safeguards are put in place to protect them. A report published by world players’ union FIFPRO on Monday lays bare the demands ...

29 Sept 2025 at 13:00

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FA to review pitch perimeter safety in grounds following death of Billy Vigar

The Football Association says it will carry out a review of pitch perimeter safety in grounds outside the top four tiers following the death of Chichester player Billy Vigar. The 21-year-old suffered a brain injury after he ...

26 Sept 2025 at 20:11

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Scientists aiming to move closer to cracking concussion code for female athletes

Scientists are hoping to move a step closer to cracking the concussion code for female athletes before the end of the year. Marker Diagnostics has developed a tool which can identify the “unique signature” for concussion ...

18 May 2023 at 00:01

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