DIPLOMA IN FOOTBALL LAW
2ND EDITION 2022-2023
In partnership with
The Diploma
FIFA, as world football’s governing body, has various goals and responsibilities,
amongst them is promoting education and sharing knowledge.
The FIFA Diploma in Football Law aims to provide sports legal executives working at
FIFA member associations, leagues, clubs, players’ unions and private practices from
all around the globe with working knowledge of the latest and most relevant aspects
in this legal field.
In line with FIFA’s vision to make football truly global, two great passions, football
and law, are combined once again in the second edition of the FIFA Diploma in
Football Law, bringing together legal professionals with some of the most renowned
experts, arbitrators and sports lawyers on a unique knowledge journey.
Following the success of its first edition, the programme created by FIFA together
with the CIES – International Centre for Sports Studies – offers a practical,
personalised learning approach, backed up by theory, research and practical
sessions,covering five modules that combine online with on-site classes to
provide participants with the best possible learning experience.
Emilio García Silvero
FIFA Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
DATES / VENUES / TOPICS
The 2nd edition of the FIFA Diploma in Football Law will take place in various locations around the world, subject to
health and travel restrictions, as well as in the virtual classroom over a period of 13 months. The locations have
been selected to reflect the international dimension of this unique football law programme.
In each venue, the participants will study an intensive five-day module covering key topics. They will not only learn
about football and sports law, but will also have the chance to explore iconic football headquarters and discover
lively, historic cities.
MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION TO FOOTBALL LAW
DOHA (QATAR) 21-25 FEBRUARY 2022
Various sessions, round tables and case studies related to the main rules and regulations of the international
football governing bodies, good governance and leadership.
MODULE 2 - FIFA TRANSFER REGULATIONS (I)
MIAMI (USA) 16-20 MAY 2022
Various sessions, round tables and case studies related to the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of
Players, the dispute resolution system, player-club matters, such as the signing and breaching of contracts,
registration issues and national team matters.
MODULE 3 - FIFA TRANSFER REGULATIONS (II)
LUQUE (PARAGUAY) 5-10 SEPTEMBER 2022
Various sessions, round tables and case studies related to club matters, such as the signing and breaching of
contracts, transfer issues, solidarity and training compensation.
MODULE 4 - OTHER ASPECTS OF FOOTBALL LAW
CAIRO (EGYPT) 5-9 NOVEMBER 2022
Various sessions, round tables and case studies related to disciplinary, doping and integrity matters, commercial
rights, TV rights and sponsorship, amongst others.
MODULE 5 - CAS PROCEEDINGS
FIFA ZURICH (SWITZERLAND) 6-10 MARCH 2023
Various sessions and case studies related to the activity of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), its ordinary,
appeal and anti-doping procedures and the leading football-related decisions rendered by CAS in recent years.
Graduation ceremony.
FACULTY
The FIFA Diploma in Football Law is taught by highly
reputed football law specialists. The various modules
will be delivered by FIFA staff, independent lawyers,
CAS arbitrators, in-house general counsel and
managers of football institutions.
MANAGEMENT BOARD
GENERAL COORDINATORS:
Emilio García Silvero
FIFA Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Maja Kuster Hoffmann
FIFA Senior Legal Affairs Manager
CIES COORDINATOR:
Dr. Matteo Tassi
CIES Executive Education Senior Manager
INFORMATION / REGISTRATION
PARTICIPANTS PROFILE
The FIFA Diploma in Football Law is designed for sports executives who want to upgrade their knowledge of
football law to further their career, while getting a comprehensive, in-depth overview of the latest football law rules
and trends from experts who are active at all levels of the football industry.
Following the success of its first edition, the programme created by FIFA together with the CIES – International
Centre for Sports Studies – offers a practical, personalised learning approach, backed up by theory, research and
practical sessions,covering five modules that combine online with on-site classes toprovide participants with the
best possible learning experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS TUITION FEES
The admission process is open from 15 June until 30 The programme fee of USD 10,000 is due by the
September 2021. In order to obtain the application programme start day. It covers the material for the five
form, which must be submitted with your CV and a modules as well as lunches and coffee. Further
letter of recommendation from employer, please visit logistical details will be provided to the selected
www.fifa.com/diploma-in-football-law participants in due time.
or www.cies.ch/en/education/football-law.
CONTACT
The academic board will select up to 24 participants by Any questions related to the FIFA Diploma in Football
15 October 2021. All applicants will be informed Law can be addressed to:
accordingly.
Dr. Matteo Tassi
CIES
International Centre for Sports Studies
Avenue Du Peyrou 1
2000 Neuchatel, Switzerland
Tel: +41 32 718 39 00
Email:
[email protected]
