FIFPRO Europe, the continental division of FIFPRO, the world players’ union, is expected to be ratified as a voting member on UEFA’s Executive Committee at the European governing body’s annual congress on February 12. This move comes more than two years after the two organisations signed a memorandum of understanding that would see FIFPRO Europe join the ExCo in an advisory capacity from May 2025. AdvertisementHowever, that relationship is now going one step further with FIFPRO Europe set to have a voting seat at the table. The UEFA ExCo is headed by Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA’s president, and comprises of up to 19 other members, 16 of whom are elected by the UEFA Congress. Another spot on UEFA’s ExCo is reserved for the European Leagues, which serves as the leading representative of more than 40 professional football leagues in Europe.

Source: International New York Times February 05, 2026 18:48 UTC