Alex Duff

Head Of Media Relations at FIFPRO

Alex Duff is an experienced media professional with a strong background in sports communications. Currently serving as the Head of Media Relations at FIFPRO since October 2015, Alex is the main contact between international media and the global football player union. Prior to this role, Alex was a Senior Communications Expert at FIFPRO, focusing on strategy and communications. Alex's career began as a Freelance News Reporter for The Associated Press from January 1998 to December 2000, where coverage included news, business, and sports, along with freelance work for major British tabloids. From May 2000 to September 2015, Alex worked as a Sports Business Reporter for Bloomberg News, covering sports business news for various publications. Alex holds a BA Hons in English and Italian from The University of Manchester.

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FIFPRO

In a world frequently driven by individual interests, we are a not-for-profit organisation that stands for equality and solidarity in professional football. With 66 affiliated national player associations across the world, we are committed to defending the employment conditions of footballers in what is often a short and fragile career. The world of work for professional footballers is shifting. Their global employment situation is more complex than ever. We are committed to a player-centric working environment that protects them and shapes the future of the football industry. With our member unions, we have a proud track record of supporting footballers marginalised through discrimination, unfair rules or workplace harassment. We work behind-the-scenes but also in high-profile legal cases such as those involving Jean-Marc Bosman (freedom of movement), women’s national teams (conditions) and Zahir Belounis (human rights). As the only global representative of footballers, we negotiate international rule changes with FIFA, leagues and clubs. These cover a broad range of subjects from the match calendar, to concussion protocol and the use of personal player data. With more players than ever working abroad, FIFPRO is more relevant than ever. We help coordinate support for players – and make sure their voices are heard. To best serve them, our staff are experts in subjects from sports law and football medicine to the personal development of athletes. We are a small dynamic organisation with a positive attitude. We believe in teamwork and freedom to share ideas and start initiatives. Although we have decision makers, we strive to make collective decisions. We update each other in weekly stand-ups and project insight moments, and we celebrate our successes together. Most importantly: the wellbeing of professional football players is at the heart of everything we do.


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