INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS INVOLVING MINORS
According to the regulations, when are international transfers of players permitted?
Only if the player is over the age of 18
A 17-year-old football player, Marco, has attracted the attention of a prestigious football club in Spain. However, according to the regulations, international transfers of players are only permitted if the player is over the age of 18. Marco's parents have recently moved to Spain for job opportunities unrelated to football. Does this situation meet one of the exceptions to the rule?
A
Alex, a talented 17-year-old football player, has been scouted by a club in Italy. However, Alex's current club is located in France. According to the regulations, international transfers of players under the age of 18 are only permitted under certain exceptions. Does Alex's situation meet any of the exceptions?
B
Sophie, a 16-year-old football player, lives near the border between France and Belgium.
She has been scouted by a club in Belgium, which is within 50km of her residence. According to the regulations, international transfers of players under the age of 18 are only permitted under certain exceptions. Does Sophie's situation meet any of the exceptions?
C
Michael, a 17-year-old football player from the United States, has been accepted into an exchange program in England for academic reasons. He will be studying there for a year. Michael is passionate about football and wishes to continue playing during his time in England. According to the regulations, international transfers of players under the age of 18 are only permitted under certain exceptions. Does Michael's situation meet any of the exceptions?
E
Which situations are not subject to a decision of the Players’ Status Chamber of the FIFA Football Tribunal
Select one or more:
First registration of a nine-year-old player
First registration of a national player who is a minor
In the case of a minor player under the age of ten, whose responsibility is it to register the player
The association that intends to register the player.
In football regulations, what action can an association take regarding a limited minor exemption (LME)?
Apply to the Players' Status Chamber of the Football Tribunal.
What responsibility does a club have towards a minor player after registering them following a transfer or first registration?
Owe a duty of care to the minor.
What obligation does a club have towards a minor player following their registration via national or international transfer, or first registration?
Take any reasonable measures to protect and safeguard the minor from any possible abuse.
What responsibility does a club have towards a minor player following their registration via national or international transfer, or first registration?
Providing an opportunity for the player to obtain an academic education according to the highest national standards, allowing them to pursue a career other than football.
What obligation do clubs with academies have regarding minors attending their academy?
They are obligated to report all minors who attend the academy to the affiliated association.
What consequence awaits clubs for violations related to the registration and reporting of minors at academies?
Sanction by the Disciplinary Committee in accordance with the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
What condition must be met for a professional player to trial with another club?
The player must have express written permission from their current club.
When must a club submit a FIFA Trial Form for a player's trial?
At least ten days before the trial commences.
What is the maximum duration allowed for a trial for players aged 21 and below per club in any one season?
Eight Weeks
What is the maximum duration allowed for a trial for players over the age of 21 per club in any one season?
Three Weeks
What activities is a player on trial permitted to participate in?
Only friendly matches and activities outside the scope of organized football.
What is the policy regarding training rewards for clubs with a player on trial?
Clubs are not entitled to receive training rewards during the trial period.
What condition must be met for a minor to trial with a club?
The club must obtain express written permission from the minor triallist's parents.
What additional requirement must be met for amateur minor players below the age of 16 to trial with a club?
The player's current club must be informed of the trial and provided with the complete and duly signed FIFA Trial Form.
What are the limitations for trials for minors and players aged 21 and below?
Minors may attend two trials per calendar year, while players aged 21 and below may have a trial duration of up to eight weeks per club in any one season.
What consequence may occur if there's a failure to fulfill a condition agreed in a FIFA Trial Form or to upload a complete and duly signed FIFA Trial Form?
Sanction by the Disciplinary Committee in accordance with the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
When can an International Transfer Certificate (ITC) be requested for the transfer of minors?
Before the minor's application is submitted to the Football Tribunal.
Under what circumstances can an International Transfer Certificate (ITC) be requested for the international transfer of minors?
If the player is being registered under a valid limited minor exemption (LME).
When can an approach or execution of a Representation Agreement with a minor or their legal guardian regarding Football Agent Services be made?
No more than six months before the minor reaches the age where they may sign their first professional contract.
In relation to Football Agent Services, when can an approach or execution of a Representation Agreement with a minor be made?
No more than six months before the minor reaches the age where they may sign their first professional contract in accordance with the law applicable in the country or territory where the minor will be employed.
Once prior written consent has been obtained from the minor’s legal guardian.
What requirements must a Football Agent fulfill to represent a minor or a club in a Transaction involving a minor?
Shall first successfully complete the designated CPD course on minors.
Comply with any requirement to represent a minor established by the law applicable in the country or territory of the member association where the minor will be employed.
A representation agreement between a minor and a football agent is enforceable when:
It meets the minimum requirements established by the FIFA Football Agent Regulations