Legal

This section contains these legal documents in the context of the activities of the FIFA Legal & Compliance Division, all downloadable in PDF format.

As part of its ongoing commitment to modernising football’s regulatory framework, FIFA launched a new FIFA Legal Portal, an online platform through which proceedings before the FIFA Football Tribunal and FIFA judicial bodies will be conducted.

According to article 54 of the FIFA Statutes, the Football Tribunal shall pass decisions relating to football-related disputes and regulatory applications.

We are determined to carry out that vision and maintain the reputation of the sport by anticipating, monitoring and enquiring into any conducts susceptible of affecting football in a negative light

FIFA recognises the independent Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to resolve disputes between FIFA, member associations, confederations, leagues, clubs, players, officials, intermediaries and licensed match agents.

We are there to support our team members and member associations everywhere in the world by listening to their concerns, advising on compliance issues and providing the tools that can help them respond to their challenges.

As stated in its Statutes, one of FIFA’s core objectives is to promote the integrity of football. As such, FIFA has adopted an effective approach towards the fight against all forms of manipulation and/or the unlawful influencing of football matches or...

FIFA’s priority is to safeguard the physical health and mental integrity of players, uphold and preserve the ethics of sport and ensure that all competitors have an equal chance.

The 2nd edition of the FIFA Diploma in Football Law took place in various locations around the world as well as in the virtual classroom over a period of 13 months.

The FIFA International Player Transfer Course is designed especially for people who operate or will be carrying out international transfers.

The FIFA Executive Programme in Sports Arbitration, 3rd edition provides a hands-on approach to all aspects related to proceedings before the CAS. FIFA has a long standing and extensive CAS practice.

On 2 and 3 March 2023, the 5th edition of the FIFA Football Law Annual Review (FLAR) took place in Mexico City.

The FIFA Executive Programme in Anti-doping aims at providing an in-depth analysis of the main regulatory, institutional and scientific aspects of anti-doping in sport.

FIFA’s Executive Programme in Football Agency, 1st edition provides a practical and personalised learning approach, based on solid theory, combined with research and practical sessions taught by highly reputable specialists.

The Global Integrity Programme is a mix of physical and digital workshops that can be adapted to requirements of member associations around the world. It will pilot with integrity officers during 2024 and be available to a global audience, starting 2025.

Check out our range of videos, which include footage from the FIFA Football Law Annual Review events.