MAINTENANCE OF CONTRACTUAL STABILITY BETWEEN PROFESSIONALS AND CLUBS
Under what circumstances can a contract between a professional player and a club be terminated?
Only upon expiry of the term of the contract or by mutual agreement.
Under what circumstances can a contract be terminated without consequences of any kind?
If there is just cause for termination.
What action can a counterparty (a player or a club) take if there is abusive conduct from the other party aiming to force termination or change the terms of the contract?
Terminate the contract with just cause
Under what circumstances does a player have just cause to terminate their contract with a club?
If the club unlawfully fails to pay the player at least two monthly salaries on their due dates.
Under what circumstance can an established professional terminate his contract prematurely?
If he has appeared in fewer than ten percent of the official matches in which his club has been involved during the season.
Within what timeframe can a professional terminate his contract based on the specified condition?
Within 15 days following the last official match of the season.
When can a contract not be unilaterally terminated?
During a competition period.
How is compensation calculated for a player if a contract is terminated without just cause and the player did not sign any new contract following the termination of the previous one?
The compensation is equal to the residual value of the prematurely terminated contract.
How is compensation calculated for a player if a contract is terminated without just cause, and the player signed a new contract by the time of the decision?
The residual value of the terminated contract is deducted by the value of the new contract for the remaining period (Mitigated Compensation)
What additional compensation is a player entitled to if the early termination of the contract is due to overdue payables, in addition to the Mitigated Compensation?
The player is entitled to an amount corresponding to three monthly salaries (the "Additional Compensation").
Who is responsible for paying compensation if a professional is required to pay it?
The professional and his new club are jointly and severally liable for its payment.
What additional sanction is imposed on a player found to be in breach of contract during the protected period, in addition to the obligation to pay compensation?
A four-month restriction on playing in official matches.
When do the sporting sanctions take effect if a contract is terminated without just cause?
Immediately once the player has been notified of the relevant decision.
During which period are the sporting sanctions suspended according to the regulations?
Between the last official match of the season and the first official match of the next season.
What additional consequence is imposed on a club found to be in breach of contract or inducing a breach of contract during the protected period, in addition to the obligation to pay compensation?
Imposition of sporting sanctions.
What presumption is made regarding a club signing a professional who has terminated his contract without just cause?
The club is presumed to have induced the professional to commit a breach of contract, unless established to the contrary.
The club is presumed to have acted ethically and within the rules.
The club is presumed to have paid the player's compensation in full.
The club is presumed to have signed the professional with the full consent of the previous club.
What is the consequence for a club if it is found to have induced a professional to commit a breach of contract?
The club will be banned from registering any new players, either nationally or internationally, for two entire and consecutive registration periods.
What details must be specified in an employment contract concluded following the provision of football agent services?
The agent's name, their client, their FIFA licence number, and their signature.
What is the minimum length requirement for a contract in football?
From its effective date until the end of the season.
What is the maximum length allowed for a contract in football?
Five years.
Under what conditions are contracts of lengths other than the minimum or maximum permitted?
Only if consistent with national laws.
Which statements accurately describe the regulations regarding the length of professional contracts for players under the age of 18?
Players under the age of 18 may not sign a professional contract for a term longer than three years.
Any clause referring to a longer period in a contract for players under 18 shall not be recognized.
What is a requirement for a club intending to conclude a contract with a professional player?
The club must inform the player's current club in writing before entering into negotiations with him.
Under what circumstances can a professional player conclude a contract with another club?
If the player's contract with his present club has expired or is due to expire within six months.
Amongst other requirements, how many monthly salary instalments need to be outstanding in order to have just cause to terminate the contract in accordance with article 14bis of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players?
At least two monthly salary instalments.
Aurora FC are a professional club known for recruiting top talent from around the world. They would like to sign Gabriela and have provided her with a contract stipulating the following: “The validity of this contract is strictly subject to a successful medical examination and the granting of a work permit.” Which of the following apply?
The contract would be valid and binding regardless of the results of the medical examination.
The clause would be considered null and void.
How are contractual clauses granting the club additional time to pay professional amounts that have fallen due under the contract treated? (Grace Periods)
They are not recognized and shall not be enforced.
What entitlement do female players have during the term of their contract?
Maternity leave, paid at the equivalent of two thirds of their contracted salary.