The Korea Professional Football Players Association (hereinafter referred to as the Players’ Association) appointed Ji So-yeon (30, Chelsea Women) as co-chair.
On the 16th, the Athletes Association announced that “a special general meeting was held in March and the appointment of co-chairman Ji So-yeon was announced.”
Ji So-yeon, the main axis of the Korean women’s soccer team, has been playing an active part in the Women’s Super League (WSL) Chelsea Women since 2014, and in December of last year, he was the first foreign player to compete in 100 WSL games.
In the inauguration address of the chairman, Ji So-yeon said, “The International Football Players Association (FIFPRO) does not distinguish between male and female players, and regards them as the same soccer player.
That is why I always emphasize that we must speak out together and become one. “We will be able to think together for the development of Korean football, build a platform, and protect and protect the rights of players.”
He said, “I will do my best to further grow and develop the Women’s Football Players Association.
I hope we will become one and move forward together.”
The Athletes Association appointed Chairman Ji to ensure that both male and female athletes can have an equal voice.
Hoon-ki Kim, Secretary General of the Athlete’s Association, said, “One of the biggest issues of this FIFPRO World Assembly was to hear the voices of female players more.” “We want to build a new model and present a new model to the world football world.”
Geun-ho Lee, co-chairman of the Athletes Association, said, “Gender is not important to the right that football players should be respected.
As the same soccer player, I wish I could share my opinions and make efforts for the development of Korean soccer,” he said, “I will actively work with Chairman Ji So-yeon.”
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