Club agent service fees reach new heights in 2025

The total spending on club agent international transfers service fees in men’s professional football this year (between 1 of January and 1 of December) amounted to USD 1.37 billion, an increase of more than 90% compared to last year

Football Agents Report 2025

FIFA welcomes input from European stakeholders and continues consultation on transfer reform

FIFA has taken note of the resolution issued by the EU Sectorial Social Dialogue Committee for Professional Football in relation to the reform of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) initiated by FIFA last year.

FIFA emblem at the Home of FIFA

Decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee held two meetings on 17 and 18 November and took two decisions.

FIFA Professional Players Consultation Forum meets in Rabat

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and other FIFA officials held fruitful discussions with player unions from across the world at a meeting in Rabat on the eve of the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025™. 

General view of the Professional Players Consultation Forum in Rabat

Disciplinary sanctions concerning FIFA World Cup™ qualifying

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

A detailed view of the Adidas Triaonda match ball on the pitch 

FIFA Appeal Committee confirms sanctions against Football Association of Malaysia and seven players

The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered its decision on the appeals lodged by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven players against the decision issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

FIFA notepad

FIFA advances club professionalisation across southern Africa through Essential Courses in Club Management

FIFA has successfully delivered three workshops across southern Africa as part of the FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management, continuing its mission to strengthen the management and governance of football clubs throughout the continent.

FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management in Zimbabwe

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2026 to take place in Budapest

FIFA is pleased to announce that the next Football Law Annual Review will take place on 19 and 20 February 2026 in Budapest, Hungary, marking the eighth edition of this flagship legal event.

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2026 

FIFA strengthens club game across the Caribbean through Essential Courses in Club Management

FIFA has successfully delivered three workshops across the Caribbean as part of the FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management, strengthening the professional and operational capacity of clubs in the region.

FIFA Essential Courses in Club Management in Jamaica

FIFA launches fourth edition of Diploma in Football Law

Following the success of the three previous editions, has launched the fourth instalment of its Diploma in Football Law, designed for sports legal executives seeking to upgrade their knowledge with a view to furthering their careers.

FIFA Diploma in Football Law 2026/2027

FIFA welcomes European Parliament resolution on sport

FIFA welcomes the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on the role of European Union (EU) policies in strengthening the European Sport Model, following a process led by rapporteur Bogdan Zdrojewski, a Member of the European Parliament.

FIFA flag

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

FIFA World Cup 26 qualifiers badge

FIFA publishes Anti-Doping Report for period between January 2024 and July 2025

FIFA today published the latest edition of its Anti-Doping Report, which relates to the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 July 2025. Almost 2,000 doping control tests were performed across FIFA tournaments and FIFA World Cup 26™ preliminary competitions.

FIFA backs landmark preparations for OFC Professional League launch

In preparation for the historic launch of the OFC Professional League, the first-ever professional football competition across Oceania, FIFA and the OFC jointly organised a two-day series of workshops for club leaders and decision makers. 

•	FIFA and OFC hosted club leaders in Nadi, Fiji, to prepare for the inaugural OFC Professional League

FIFA Integrity Task Force brings all six confederations on board

FIFA’s Integrity Task Force convened online on Monday, 29 September to further its mission to protect world football from match manipulation and other integrity threats. The meeting brought together a wide range of stakeholders.

Player's Voice Panel

FIFA and Football Australia shape future pathways with workshops ahead of Australian Championship kick-off

Ahead of the inaugural season of the Australian Championship, the nation’s men’s second-tier competition, FIFA and Football Australia convened a three-day series of workshops for club executives from across the new league and the country’s top flight.

FIFA's Essential Courses in Club Management

Record activity highlights growing role of FIFA Football Tribunal

FIFA has published its fourth annual Football Tribunal Report, detailing all activities in the period between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. •	A record 21,633 cases, applications and enquiries were processed.

Football Tribunal Report 2024/2025 

FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions South African Football Association

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association for having fielded an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in the South Africa v. Lesotho match played on 21 March 2025 in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ preliminary competition.

FIFA Youth Series

FIFA sanctions Football Association of Malaysia and seven players

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed sanctions on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven players for breaches of article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) concerning forgery and falsification.

A detailed view of the corner flag 

FIFA publishes 2025 edition of Legal Handbook

FIFA has today published the 2025 edition of its Legal Handbook, which again features a unique overview of the latest regulations, legal guides, documents and circulars issued by world football’s governing body. 

Legal Handbook 2025

FIFA publishes Disciplinary and Ethics Report 2024/2025

FIFA today published the sixth annual report on the activities of its independent Disciplinary Committee, Appeal Committee and Ethics Committee, covering the period between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. 

FIFA launches groundbreaking jurisprudence database: opening access to football’s legal precedents

FIFA today announced the launch of the FIFA Football Jurisprudence Database, a landmark initiative providing the football community and legal practitioners with access to football-related legal decisions.

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2025

Global transfer market hits new all-time highs in 2025 mid-year window

The mid-year transfer window of 2025 confirmed another period of significant growth in the international player transfer market, with both men’s and women’s football surpassing previous records for activity and spending. 

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

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers badge on a shirt

FIFA International Player Transfer Course 2025 launched

FIFA today announced the launch of the 2025 edition of the FIFA International Player Transfer Course, an educational initiative designed to enhance participant knowledge and expertise in one of the most crucial areas of global football operations.

Aerial Views of Miami Ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup

FIFA Disciplinary Committee opens proceedings against Panamanian Football Association President Manuel Arias Corco

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the President of the Panamanian FA, Manuel Arias Corco, who was banned from taking part in any  football-related activity for six months by the adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee

FIFA Generic

FIFA reiterates call for dialogue with legitimate bodies that put player welfare first

FIFA is extremely disappointed by the increasingly divisive and contradictory tone adopted by FIFPRO leadership as this approach clearly shows that rather than engaging in constructive dialogue, FIFPRO has chosen to pursue a path of public confrontation.

FC Internazionale Milano v CA River Plate: Group E - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

FIFA delivers robust anti-doping programme for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

 With the assistance of national anti-doping organisations around the globe, FIFA successfully delivered an extensive anti-doping programme covering all teams involved in the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™.

Gianni Infantino tells FIFA Diploma in Club Management: "Protect and cherish the game"

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told participants of the third edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management in New York, United States that the leaders of club football, including coaches and former players, should always protect and cherish the game

The FIFA Diploma in Club Management New York

FIFA and player unions from around the world meet in New York to discuss key issues 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other FIFA officials today met with representatives of several player unions from around the world in New York, on the eve of the FIFA Club World Cup™ final.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with Player's Union representatives

Economic impact of FIFA Clearing House surpasses USD 500 million milestone

Just two and a half years after its launch in November 2022, the FIFA Clearing House (FCH) has already allocated over USD 500 million to clubs worldwide and paid out USD 300 million in training rewards

CA River Plate v Urawa Red Diamonds: Group E - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

FIFA extends temporary rules due to ongoing war in Ukraine

In view of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided today to extend the application of Annexe 7 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) until 30 June 2026.

Manchester City FC v Al-Hilal: Round Of 16 - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

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.

FIFA Council Meeting - May 9, 2025

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™.

A lab-technician analyses biological samples

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 Club Management - Day 3

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™.

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. 

The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

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.

Seychelles v Belarus: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Group A

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).

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.

FIFA integrity 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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