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The Professional Player to Coach Scheme is a joint programme from the PFA, the Premier League and the EFL, designed to increase the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic players who transition into full-time coaching roles in the professional game.

The PFA and the Premier League have today announced a new five-year partnership.

The PFA Business School is a player-centric initiative to help players acquire new skills and unlock career opportunities within the industry.

The PFA is ‘excited’ to be the supporting partner for Liverpool and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new The After Academy initiative.

The PFA has welcomed The FA’s decision to go back on proposed changes to non-league contracts affecting National League players and emphasised the importance of early engagement and consultation with players to avoid similar situations in the future.

The PFA's AIMS report shows more South Asian players making league debuts and increased diversity in the Academy system.

Bath City's Alex Fletcher who suffered a fractured skull in a collision with concrete barriers during a match against Dulwich Hamlet in November 2022, has opened up about his recovery journey and his mission to improve player safety regulations in football.

The EFL Player in the Community, sponsored by the PFA, and other divisional winners for the EFL Community Awards 2023 have been announced.

From 1st July 2023, the introduction of new Non-League contracts will affect the rights and salaries of players who are ill or injured, and the ability of clubs to terminate contracts if a player suffers a long-term injury.

The PFA has called for a ‘complete reset’ of the footballing calendar following announcements of an expansion to the World Cup format by FIFA.