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.

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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.

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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

Disciplinary sanctions concerning FIFA World Cup™ qualifying

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.

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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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FIFA to open global dialogue on article 17 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players following Diarra ruling

FIFA will open a global dialogue on the transfer system, involving key stakeholders, to adapt article 17 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). 

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

Moises Caicedo of Ecuador competes for the ball against Sergio Peña of Peru 

FIFA launches interactive tool to keep fans on ball over global transfer windows

FIFA has launched an interactive tool to keep supporters worldwide updated on global transfer window periods in real time across men’s, women’s and amateur football. The tool puts live information on transfer registration periods at the fingertips of fans.

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions Samuel Eto’o

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the President of the Cameroonian Football Association (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o

FIFA Talent Coach Programme Workshop - Day 5

FIFA publishes 2024 edition of Legal Handbook

FIFA has today published the 2024 edition of its Legal Handbook, which features a unique overview of the latest regulations, statutory documents and circulars issued by FIFA, thus providing valuable support to the football community at large.

FIFA Legal Handbook 2024

FIFA publishes Football Tribunal Report 2023/2024

FIFA has today published the third edition of the Football Tribunal Report, which covers the period from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

Football Tribunal Report 2023/2024

Mid-year transfer window breaks multiple records

FIFA has today released its International Transfer Snapshot, an analysis of the international player transfer activity during the 2024 mid-year transfer window, which reveals a number of record-breaking figures in both men’s and women’s football.

International Transfer Snapshot 2024 mid-year transfer window

FIFA officially opens new FIFA Legal & Compliance Division office in Miami

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström have visited the new FIFA Legal & Compliance Division office based in Miami, USA, that heralds the organisation’s expanding global footprint across the world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström attend the opening of the FIFA Legal Office

FIFA Appeal Committee decision on the Canadian Soccer Association and its officials

Following disciplinary proceedings opened against the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), and three officials, the Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided to refer the case directly to the FIFA Appeal Committee

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee statement

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to appoint an integrity expert to support the necessary investigations into the potential breaches of the FIFA regulations, following the incidents that took place during the match between Argentina and Morocco.

A general view of the Adidas Ile-de-Foot 24 match ball

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against Canada Soccer, Ms Beverly Priestman, Mr Joseph Lombardi and Ms Jasmine Mander, following incidents at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

A detailed view of the Adidas Ile de Foot 24 match ball 

Normalisation committees appointed in Tunisia and Maldives

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to appoint normalisation committees for the Tunisian Football Association (FTF) and the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) on the basis of article 8 paragraph 2 of the FIFA Statutes.

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Overview of FIFA’s regulatory framework for the protection of female players and coaches

Since 2020, FIFA has taken concrete measures to further improve its regulatory framework to promote the protection of female players and coaches. In that respect, FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players have been adapted.

Regulatory framework for the protection of female players and coaches

FIFA publishes Disciplinary and Ethics Report 2023/2024

FIFA today published the fifth annual report on the activities of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, the FIFA Appeal Committee and the FIFA Ethics Committee. The report presents extensive overview of the work of FIFA's judicial bodies.

Disciplinary and Ethics Report 2023/2024

FIFA guide provides step-by-step insight into the process behind an international transfer

As part of its commitment to strengthening the transfer system, FIFA has published a guide which gives a clear explanation of the step-by-step process involved in making an international transfer. 

FIFA International Player Transfer Guide

FIFA launches second edition of Integrity Handbook to help member associations tackle match manipulation 

FIFA has launched the (updated) FIFA Integrity Handbook, designed to help member associations and all stakeholders strengthen their own integrity initiatives. The book is part of the ongoing commitment to protect football from outside threats.

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Independent Ethics Committee provisionally suspends Football Association of Maldives President Bassam Adeel Jaleel

The chairperson of the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has provisionally suspended the Football Association of Maldives President, Bassam Adeel Jaleel, from taking part in any football-related activity for a period of nine months.

Launch of the FIFA International Player Transfer Course 2024

FIFA has launched the FIFA International Player Transfer Course 2024. Information on the application process, which will be open from 12 June until 30 August, can be found at legal.fifa.com.

FIFA President congratulates FIFA Diploma in Club Management programme graduates

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the second group of graduates to pass the FIFA Diploma in Club Management course, telling them that “club football is crucial for the development and the survival of football”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo with graduates during the FIFA Diploma in Club Management 2024

FIFA clarifies context and substance of exchange with Union of European Clubs

FIFA wishes to clarify the context and substance of a ‘meeting’ between FIFA staff members and individuals from the Union of European Clubs (UEC) last week. 

FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions the Equatorial Guinean Football Association and the player Emilio Nsue López on grounds of ineligibility

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has rendered its decisions in relation to proceedings opened against both the Equatorial Guinean Football Association (FEGUIFUT) and the player Emilio Nsue López.

Adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee sanctions former and incumbent officials of the Bangladesh Football Federation

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned five individuals.

FIFA Member Associations in focus (April 2024)

We look back at some of the exceptional work that FIFA’s member associations have completed during April in conjunction with the world governing body to help grow and strengthen the game.

A view of the Paraguayan Football Association's High Performance Training Centre

FIFA launches fourth edition of the Executive Programme in Sports Arbitration

FIFA has launched the fourth edition of its programme which provides participants with a practical and theoretical guide to proceedings at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Gianni Infantino says FIFA and Member Associations must fight match-fixing together

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the first FIFA Integrity Summit that the threat of match manipulation has not gone away and can only be tackled if FIFA and its Member Associations (MAs) join forces and fight it together.

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