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New International Footballers' Union Launched, Spain Exits FIFPRO

4/24/2026

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The International Footballers' Association launched in Madrid, created by Spain, Brazil, Mexico and Switzerland, naming David Aganzo president.
The Spanish Association of Footballers approved the AIF with 99.8% support and voted to leave FIFPRO.
FIFPRO condemned the initiative, accusing Aganzo of aligning with groups expelled from the global union.
Aganzo denied reports that FIFA president Gianni Infantino backs the association and said host changes are political, not a union issue.

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The International Footballers' Association launched in Madrid, created by Spain, Brazil, Mexico and Switzerland, naming David Aganzo president.
The Spanish Association of Footballers approved the AIF with 99.8% support and voted to leave FIFPRO.
FIFPRO condemned the initiative, accusing Aganzo of aligning with groups expelled from the global union.
Aganzo denied reports that FIFA president Gianni Infantino backs the association and said host changes are political, not a union issue.