CAS approves FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ arbitration rules

During the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ in the United States, a special ad hoc division (AHD) of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will be established to handle any disputes.

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FIFA partners with USADA to ensure a clean FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

As the decade of major international sporting events hosted in the United States begins, FIFA and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) are pleased to announce a collaboration to conduct anti-doping testing at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

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Participants in two FIFA programmes gain valuable insight into Brazilian football

Participants in the two key FIFA programmes, which aim to help raise the standards of club football worldwide and assist players in becoming leaders off the pitch, have spent one week visiting clubs and institutions in Brazil.

FIFA Diploma in Club Management in Brazil

Disciplinary sanctions concerning FIFA World Cup™ qualifying

FIFA has published the sanctions imposed by its Disciplinary Committee for incidents that took place in March 2025 during the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

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Groundbreaking transfer window to allow all 32 FIFA Club World Cup™ teams to sign new players for the tournament

All 20 Member Associations whose clubs will participate in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ have confirmed the opening of an exceptional registration window for all their affiliated clubs to allow new players signed to compete in the tournament. 

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FIFA launches first edition of Executive Programme in Commercial Legal

High-level academic and professional initiative tailored for experienced sports lawyers seeking to specialise in commercial law in the football industry. First edition of the programme runs from October 2025 to April 2026.

Mixed Zone during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Group A match between Seychelles and Belarus in Seychelles.

FIFA statement on opinion issued by European Court of Justice on FIFA Football Agent Regulations 

FIFA welcomes the opinion issued today by the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union in relation to the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR).

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FIFA Integrity Task Force discusses progress during meeting in Miami

The FIFA Integrity Task Force, established to monitor and safeguard all FIFA competitions from the manipulation of matches and any integrity-related matter, met in Miami and focused on finalising strategies for upcoming FIFA competitions.

Group picture during the FIFA Integrity Task Force meeting

FIFA Council takes landmark decisions on the future of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and on the fight against racism

After consultation with the confederations and other stakeholders, the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to expand the number of participating teams in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ from 32 to 48 as of the 2031 edition.

The FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy is lifted

FIFA takes decision on last FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ participating team

FIFA welcomes the decision taken by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reject the appeals of CF Pachuca, Club León and Asociación Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in relation to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions clubs for involvement in match manipulation

Following a thorough analysis of the respective cases and as part of its zero-tolerance policy against match manipulation, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned clubs in Kenya and Vietnam for involvement in match manipulation.

FIFA launches two platforms to promote global cooperation in the field of integrity

FIFA has launched two digital platforms that seek to promote sustainable cooperation in the field of global integrity. 

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FIFA launches quarterly report on CAS football-related cases

FIFA has launched a quarterly report on Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) football awards, a new initiative aimed at providing comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of CAS rulings in football-related cases. 

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Gianni Infantino says strategy “crucial” as new FIFA Compliance Handbook is published

Gianni Infantino has underlined the importance of FIFA’s “comprehensive compliance programme” to global football development at the 2025 FIFA Compliance Summit, as the second edition of the FIFA Compliance Handbook is published.

Rochelle Mello presents the Compliance Handbook at the 5th FIFA Compliance Summit 2025

FIFA launches third edition of the Executive Programme in Anti-Doping 

FIFA has launched the third edition of its anti-doping programme, designed to provide guidance to all football stakeholders who have to deal with or manage this increasingly complex subject. Third edition runs from September 2025 to January 2026.

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FIFA Club Management Workshops strengthening professional game in Nicaragua and Suriname

FIFA has underlined its commitment to football development in the Concacaf region by holding two FIFA Club Management Workshops last week

FIFA Appeal Committee decision on CF Pachuca and Club León

Following disciplinary proceedings opened against CF Pachuca and Club León, the chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided to refer the case to the FIFA Appeal Committee in accordance with article 56 paragraph 3 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

FIFA kicks off second edition of Global Integrity Programme

FIFA is joining forces again with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to host the second edition of the Global Integrity Programme, which is designed to safeguard football against the threat of match manipulation and corruption. 

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Mr Patrick Assoumou Eyi

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Mr Patrick Assoumou Eyi, former coach of the U-17 men’s national team of the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT), guilty of abusing his position.

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FIFA lifts suspension of the Pakistan Football Federation

The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided on 2 March 2025 to lift the suspension that was imposed on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on 6 February 2025.

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Seventh edition of FIFA Football Law Annual Review to be live-streamed on Inside FIFA

The seventh edition of the FIFA Football Law Annual Review will take place in Miami, United States, on 27-28 February 2025, in cooperation with Concacaf. The two-day conference at the University of Miami School of Law will be live-streamed for free.

FIFA publishes CAS & Football Annual Report 2024

FIFA has published the CAS & Football Annual Report 2024, the third edition of this comprehensive document detailing the activities of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in football-related matters worldwide.

CAS & Football Annual Report 2024

FIFA and University of Miami launch International Football Law Summer Campus

FIFA and the University of Miami School of Law (Miami Law) have launched the inaugural edition of the International Football Law Summer Campus, a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest legal developments, rules and trends in the global game.

FIFA launches digital platform detailing players who have changed association

FIFA has launched a digital platform that publicly displays all change-of-association approvals from the FIFA Football Tribunal, as part of its continued efforts to promote transparency and foster clarity in the realm of international football.

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January 2025 transfer window breaks multiple records in both men’s and women’s football

The most recent transfer window once again set new all-time highs in both men’s and women’s professional football, as confirmed by FIFA’s International Transfer Snapshot (January 2025).

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FIFA suspends the Congolese Football Association and the Pakistan Football Federation

In view of the serious circumstances affecting both associations, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has today taken the following decisions concerning Congo and Pakistan.

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International transfers reach historic high in 2024

FIFA has today published the Global Transfer Report 2024 alongside the interactive Global Transfer Report website, offering users an engaging platform to explore detailed transfer data and trends for each association around the world. 

Global Transfer Report 2024

Adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee sanctions former and incumbent football officials

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned three individuals as a result of their conduct whilst serving in football.

FIFA launches second edition of Executive Programme in Football Agency

FIFA is launching a second edition of the Executive Programme in Football Agency, which aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the current regulatory, commercial and institutional aspects relating to football agents.

Bureau of the Council adopts interim regulatory framework concerning RSTP

Following FIFA’s fruitful consultation with key football stakeholders in relation to the transfer system and possible amendments to article 17 of the RSTP, the Bureau of the Council has adopted an interim regulatory framework.

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Fifth FIFA Compliance Summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro in April 2025

Following the success of the first four editions of the FIFA Compliance Summit, the fifth FIFA Compliance Summit is set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 9 to 10 April 2025.

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FIFA publishes 2024 annual report on football agents

The total spending on club agent service fees in men’s professional football reached USD 709.6 million, less than the USD 889.5 million spent in 2023, according to FIFA’s Football Agents Report 2024.

FIFA’s Football Agents Report 2024

“We have to grow club football all over the world” - Gianni Infantino highlights need for FIFA Diploma in Club Management

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, “We have to grow club football all over the world”, in a speech to participants on the opening day of the third edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management during one of the programme’s in-person sessions in Doha.

FIFA Diploma in Club Management

FIFA receives extensive feedback on possible modifications to Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players

Following the opening of a global dialogue on the transfer system with a view to adapting article 17 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), FIFA has received extensive and constructive feedback from interested parties.

Report highlights groundbreaking impact of FIFA Clearing House

FIFA has published the first report on the operations of the FIFA Clearing House. Since the system was rolled out in November 2022, more than USD 350 million has been allocated to over 5,000 training clubs of all categories across the world.

FIFA Clearing House report

Iceland hosts FIFA Club Management Workshop

FIFA hosted a Club Management Workshop in Iceland with the two-day program focused on club management and structures, and operational planning. 

FIFA Club Management Workshop Launch - Iceland

FIFA has published the sanctions imposed by its Disciplinary Committee for incidents that took place in September and October 2024 during the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

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Seventh edition of FIFA Football Law Annual Review to take place in Miami on 27-28 February 2025

The seventh edition of the FIFA Football Law Annual Review will take place in Miami, USA, on 27 28 February 2025 in cooperation with Concacaf and with the support of the University of Miami School of Law.

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Arsène Wenger to lead Task Force on Player Welfare

Following a decision of the FIFA Council and the entry into force of the revised FIFA Statutes in July this year, FIFA is formalising the Task Force on Player Welfare to promote further global dialogue on welfare matters with key stakeholders.

FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsène Wenger

FIFA and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime launch second edition of FIFA Global Integrity Programme

FIFA has joined forces with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to launch the second edition of the FIFA Global Integrity Programme, which is designed to safeguard football against the threat of match manipulation and corruption.

FIFA opens global dialogue on article 17 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players

Following its announcement to open a global dialogue on the transfer system to adapt article 17 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), FIFA has taken concrete steps to initiate an extensive consultation process.

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