After almost three months of suspension, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the portuguese first League is back. The game between Portimonense SC and Gil Vicente FC was the first after the break.

To protect football and all those who play in it, the union created a new initiative, called “SOS Futebol”, identify the problems affecting football, raising awareness and breaking taboos are the main goals of this new project. The Union believe that protect the game is protect the players.

This week, the union also concluded the first cycle of the online training, with the session about “Social Media and the Players”. Paulo Rossas, creative and social media consultant, was the speaker.

Education and training are essential tools to a sucessful career transition. João Dias, at the age of 33, is ready for the future, after complete his master's degree. The captain of the 3rd division club, União de Leiria, talked to the Union about the challenges during his football career and the goals for the coming years.