Player Welfare
FIFPRO accuses FIFA of creating fake unions for player welfare talks
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World players' union FIFPRO has accused FIFA of undermining player welfare by consulting with 'fake' unions instead of recognized bodies. The criticism follows a FIFA meeting in Rabat, Morocco, where FIFPRO was not invited despite representing 66,000 players globally. FIFPRO president Sergio Marchi stated that nothing has changed in 2025 regarding the packed football calendar and player health risks.
Top tennis players Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka were instructed to remove their Whoop fitness trackers during the 2026 Australian Open. The devices, approved for ATP and WTA tours, remain banned at Grand Slams amid ongoing debates over player welfare and data rules. Tournament organizers are in discussions to potentially allow them in the future.