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Interview: New FIFPro boss wants players to increase their influence while “chapter change” is coming

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PA Images | Jonas Baer-Hoffmann, the new general secretary of the global players union FIFPro, thinks football is on the verge of a new epoch.

Football approaching “chapter change” as new broadcast technologies take hold. Jonas Baer-Hoffmann speaks exclusively to offthepitch.com after he took over as general secretary at FIFpro.

“Infinite opportunities” to bring players voices to global debate on the game’s future, says Baer-Hoffmann after taking over from Van Seggelen after 27 years in charge.

FIFPro’s Global Players Council to empower players as game faces change.

27 February 2020 - 8:36 PM

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