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ČAFH 11 OF THE SEASON awards has announced its first winners. The trophies were handed out to the Czech national team players in person
3.06.2025
On Monday, the NH Collection Prague hotel hosted the award ceremony of the first year of ČAFH 11 OF THE SEASON poll, which is inspired by prestigious international awards such as PFA Player of the Year and FIFPRO World XI. The poll brings an innovative form of recognition to the Czech Republic, with the ideal line-up of the best male players from the Chance Liga and the best female players from the FORTUNA=LIGA being decided by the footballers themselves who play in both competitions.
The Lassana Diarra judgement explained: What does it mean for footballers?
29.05.2025
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) in October 2024 ruled in favour of former Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra after it found central parts of FIFA's transfer rules break European Union law. It is a landmark judgement set to improve professional footballers' freedom of movement. So, what does this mean now for footballers and clubs? FIFPRO Europe, who supported Diarra’s legal claim along with FIFPRO and French player union UNFP, breaks down what the ruling signifies, why the previous system restricted players, and why a new transfer system must be the result of collective bargaining.
FAČR and ČAFH sign Memorandum of Cooperation
27.05.2025
The highest representatives of the Football Association of the Czech Republic (FAČR) and the Czech Association of Football Players (ČAFH) signed the Memorandum of Cooperation between the two entities at the FAČR headquarters today.
How Czech union CAFH is delivering on players' mental health
8.04.2025
After the sudden deaths of two Czech footballers in 2018, the union launched an initiative focused on mental health issues. A 24-hour helpline, which is connected with a network of psychologists led by Dr. Dusan Randak, provides dedicated support for Czech-based players or Czech footballers playing abroad. Antonin Fantis shares his story of how reaching out to the union helped him during a very difficult period in his life
FIFPRO Europe and UEFA sign Memorandum of Understanding, giving players more say in European football governance
29.10.2024
Paris/Prague - FIFPRO Europe and UEFA have signed a memorandum of understanding that includes important measures to increase the voice of players in European football governance.
Professional football players playing in the Czech Republic will improve significantly, the requirements for professional contracts are changing
14.06.2024
The Czech Football Players' Association helped negotiate major changes to the contractual relationship between professional players operating in the 1st and 2nd leagues and their clubs, which were finally approved by the Executive Committee of the Football Association of the Czech Republic at its meeting on 12 June 2024 when it approved an amendment to the Transfer Regulations, through which the changes are implemented.