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Almost half of female footballers considering retiring early, players’ union survey shows
Many of 800 players interviewed cite financial and mental stress Fifpro: ‘Recurring theme of precarity and fragile conditions’ Almost half of female footballers are considering leaving the sport because of financial conc
Published 12 October 2026 at 11:39 UTC
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erns or psychological stress, and 57% have struggled with their mental health, according to a Fifpro report highlighting the working conditions for players worldwide. About 800 pla