Players' Rights
Know your rights.
Practical guides to the situations footballers face most often — clear, concise and easy to follow.
What to do when your club does not pay your salary
Practical steps to protect your position when salary or other payments are late: keep records, communicate in writing and do not sign anything under pressure.
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What to check before signing an employment contract
Your contract sets out your rights and obligations for its whole duration. Here are the key points to check before you sign.
5 min read
What to do when your club breaches your contract
Exclusion from training, unilateral changes or pressure to terminate – how to respond without weakening your position.
4 min read
How football dispute procedures work
An overview of the main ways to resolve a dispute with a club – from negotiation to the LFF, FIFA, the Court of Arbitration for Sport and ordinary courts.
5 min read
When to contact LPFA
Which issues LPFA can help with, what to prepare before getting in touch and how the information you share is handled.
4 min read
General information, reviewed by LPFA. Not legal advice. Last reviewed: [to be confirmed]
Confidential assistance
Having problems with your club? We are here to help.
If you are facing unpaid salaries, breaches of contract or other professional challenges, contact LPFA.
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