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ELPA LEADERSHIP ENGAGES IN GLOBAL PLAYER DIALOGUE AT WPA MEETINGS IN ROME
Rome, 21 September 2025 – The EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) joined fellow player unions from across the world at the World Players Association (WPA) meetings in Rome, where leaders gathered to exchange strategies, share experiences, and strengthen...
ELPA series: “A day in life” by Matteo Spagnolo & Gabriele Procida
ELPA spent a day with the two promissing players Matteo Spagnolo and Gabriele Procida in a day of their life in Berlin. A brotherhood was born at their young age and from there, they became inseparable friends and teammates in ALBA Berlin. From the Squadra...
PAB Newsletter #20 – Music for athletes: a useful tool, not just a source of enjoyment
Authors: Igor Jukic, Tamara Despot, Branimir Mihaljevic, Niksa Svilicic, Francesco Cuzzolin, Julio Calleja-Gonzalez, Baris Kocaoglu, Jaime Sampaio, Mar Rovira, Antonio Santo About music in sport The purpose of science in basketball is to search for the limits of...
EFA (EuroLeague Framework Agreement) Explained: Player Health & Safety
With the new series of articles called “EFA Explained”, EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) intends to notify and educate wider audience on the intricacies of the EuroLeague Framework Agreement (EFA). In each posted article, ELPA will explain a specific topic...
ITTI Sports Institute and ELPA reach an agreement to provide ELPA members with new learning opportunities
ELPA has reached an agreement with ITTI Sports Institute that will expand the partnerships in education and enrich ELPA Second Career program with new courses for our members, especially Master in International Sports Management & esports Management and gaming....
Joint press release on the racial incident against referee Joseph Bissang
The EuroLeague Players' Association, the EuroLeague Head Coaches Board and the Union of Euroleague Basketball Officials are condemning the racial slur that has been registered by a fan sitting courtside at the game between Olympiacos and Valencia, in hopes that...
Off The Court: Niels Giffey successfully balances his pro career with academic excellence
Pursuing a professional sporting career at the highest level and being able to successfully project beyond it can be quite a big task. It is a challenge that becomes more...
ELPA series: “A day in life” by Chima Moneke
ELPA followed Chima Moneke through a day of his life in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bringing his infectious good mood, Chima told us about his journey from childhood to professional life, shared his dreams with us and opened up about what drives him everyday. Find out more...
EFA (EuroLeague Framework Agreement) Explained: Overdue Payments Process
The EuroLeague Framework Agreement (EFA) establishes stringent protocols to ensure players receive contractually-guaranteed compensation in a timely manner. Both the ELPA and the EuroLeague agree that paying players on time is essential to improving the league’s...
PAB Newsletter #19 – Exploring training through Microdosing: from alternative to solution
5 simple insights to forge real benefits Authors: Francesco Cuzzolin, Julio Calleja-Gonzalez, Igor Jukic, Baris Kocaoglu, Jaime Sampaio, Mar Rovira, Antonio Santo. The EuroLeague is a highly intense competition, characterized not only by numerous games, involving...