Legal Essentials of Players Transfers in Football
Master the rules for seamless and effective player transfers.
- 2-week, 4-5 hours weekly
- live / 100% online
- FLEXIBLE / Learn Anytime
- Learn from elite Pros
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You will learn how to...
- Navigate the legal framework governing player transfers.
- Draft and negotiate contracts with precision and compliance.
- Manage release clauses, buy-out options, and transfer windows effectively.
- Ensure compliance with FIFA and UEFA regulations during transfers.
- Handle third-party ownership and youth player protections within the transfer process.
This course includes
- Interactive lessons in an enjoyable set
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Highly flexible, fits into busy schedules
- Direct access to professors
- Certificate upon completion
- Global cohort that will unlock new opportunities
The Curriculum
FIFA & UEFA Guidelines
Gain a foundational understanding of the global governing bodies, FIFA and UEFA, and their key regulations that shape football operations. Learn how their guidelines impact player transfers and club compliance.
Club Licensing System
Explore the requirements and standards that clubs must meet to participate in competitions, focusing on how licensing impacts player registrations and transfers.
Football Arbitration Mechanisms
Learn how disputes in football, including those related to player transfers, are resolved through specialized arbitration bodies. Understand the role of these bodies in ensuring fair play and compliance.
Integrity & Fair Play in Football
Explore the ethical frameworks and fair play principles that govern player transfers. Explore measures that prevent match-fixing and ensure ethical behavior in football operations.
Contract Law in Football Transfers
Understand the fundamental principles of contract law as they apply to football player transfers, including the formation of contracts, legal obligations, and the rights of all parties involved.
Release Clauses & Buy-Outs
Examine the significance of release clauses and buy-out options in player contracts. Learn how to draft, negotiate, and execute these clauses effectively during transfers.
Third-Party Ownership in Football
Analyze the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues surrounding third-party ownership in football. Explore the restrictions and regulations imposed by governing bodies on third-party involvement in player transfers.
Transfer Windows & Deadlines
Understand the timing and regulations of transfer windows, focusing on player registration deadlines and compliance requirements across different leagues.
Youth Player Transfer Regulations
Learn about the special rules and protections in place for the transfer of youth players. Explore how clubs, agents, and governing bodies safeguard the welfare of young talents during transfers.
Who joined this program?
Designed for high-potential, highly-motivated professionals who wants to excel now – not tomorrow.
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Meet your instructors
Nilo Effori
Partner, ESL Sports Law
Maxime van den Dijssel
Associate, Brandsmiths
Master the rules for seamless players transfers in football.
- Dates
- 12 - 23 MAY 2025
- INVESTMENT
- 300 CHF
- format
- 100% Online, Live (Lifetime access)
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Accountability and commitment
Enhance your skillset and expertise by integrating into a community of intelligent, curious, and driven professionals who commit to continuous improvement.
Learn with like-minded peers
Collaborate and reflect with a cohort of like-minded peers focused on mutual growth, acquiring and analyzing practical techniques in an interactive environment.
Active learning, not passive watching
Participate actively in the learning process through live workshops and hands-on tasks that challenge you to apply, evaluate, and create content designed to engage an online audience.
You'll learn how to ...
By the end of this program, you will possess a robust skill set and strategies to enhance your leadership effectiveness, drive team performance, and navigate the organizational complexities in the sports industry.
Elevate your leadership effectiveness
Master emotional and cultural intelligence, authentic and inclusive leadership.
Communicate with impact
Develop clear, concise communication techniques and perfect your presentation and public speaking skills.
Navigate crises and conflicts wisely
Manage crises and conflicts efficiently, maintain team stability, and ensure cohesion during challenging times.
Negotiate with precision and power
Develop a structured approach to negotiations, and implement strategies to maximize outcomes.
Empower professional presence
Build a powerful professional identity through personal branding and effective networking, to establish strong relationships.
Strategy from theory to practice
Master the fundamentals of executing effective strategies to drive your organization's success.
Drive innovation and manage change
Foster a culture of innovation and manage change effectively, implementing frameworks and strategies.
Build high-performing teams
Create a psychologically safe environment, and learn to recruit the right talent for right positions.
Key Details
- 14. October 2024
- 10-Week
- 100% of Online Interactive sessions every week with hands-on activities.
- 1250 Swiss francs
- Payable in 5 installments
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