November 29 – International gamers’ union FIFPRO has introduced UEFA’s former head of governance and compliance, Alex Phillips, as its new secretary normal.
Phillips, considered one of soccer’s most influential consultants and directors, spent 17 years at UEFA, heading up numerous features similar to Strategic Affairs, Asia-Europe affairs, Skilled Soccer, the place he co-created the unique Monetary Honest Play (FFP) idea, and at last Governance and Compliance.
He additionally spent 4 years on the Asian Soccer Confederation, implementing dozens of initiatives throughout Asia, in addition to working for FIFA as Administrator of the World Soccer Remission Fund.
Phillips, who takes up his new function on March 1 subsequent 12 months, commented: “I’m grateful for the belief positioned in me and sit up for working with our members and stakeholders to construct on FIFPRO’s legacy, championing gamers’ rights and driving collective options for a good and inclusive future in soccer.”
Phillips was appointed at FIFPRO’s normal meeting in Indonesia the place Sergio Marchi, present Normal Secretary of Argentinian participant union FAA and president of FIFPRO South America, was elected the organisation’s president after commanding a majority vote.
The previous defender, who performed for golf equipment similar to San Lorenzo, Almirante Brown and Union Santa Fe, turns into FIFPRO’s first non-European President.
“It’s numerous duty and it’ll be an enormous problem, and one which requires an enormous response and numerous dedication,” stated Marchi.
“At this time is the beginning of a brand new course of. The long run will current its challenges, however they’re challenges we are able to face with hope. There is no such thing as a soccer with out footballers – and we’ll preserve working arduous to enhance their circumstances with hope and conviction.”
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