A groundbreaking two-day webinar hosted by Mission89 and the National Freedom Network (NFN) brought together global experts, athletes, and advocates to address trafficking in sport, and also bridge the knowledge gap by educating many stakeholders...
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Factors influencing the migration of young footballers to Europe in pursuit of sporting success The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the standard-bearer for all issues pertaining to the rights of children especially in...
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The worldwide coverage garnered by competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and the English Premier League – which attract the best players, large investments, fan following well into the millions of supporters from every continent...
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Allegations against Chelsea Football Club that it has broken FIFA rules by allegedly signing 25 foreign players under the age of 18 must be taken seriously, according to Mission 89. The report, published in The Guardian, reveals an investigation...
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Football has a dirty little secret: the movement of players from Africa to Europe and Asia. It is a complex issue that involves exploitation of young athletes and at its worst examples is defined as human trafficking. Just like a typical football...
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A common misconception is that the exploitation of young footballers is a problem solely connected to the big leagues of Europe. The reality is that African teenagers are sold dreams of playing professional football all over the world. A report...
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A 10-year-old social media star from Kansas City is moving to Rome – with his entire family. How? An application for dual citizenship gets him around FIFA Article 19. In the south of Kansas City on a corner of 43rd Avenue there is an...
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