In this article, the author[1] will discuss the legal framework of training compensation in an international dimension as established in the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players[2] and its recent announced amendments in relation to training compensation.[3] All relevant recently published jurisprudence of the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber and the Court of Arbitration for Sport will be discussed in light of the applicable provisions.
Background
Already 25 years ago, the famous Bosman case led to the abolition of the actual transfer compensation between clubs at the end of a player’s contract.[4] However in the past, there were still some legal openings to protect clubs that were involved with the training and education of players. Thus FIFA introduced a training compensation system for clubs that were involved in the training and education of players. The 2001 edition of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) were the first rules that contained provisions which regulated the compensation for the training and education of young players. According to FIFA Circular no. 769 dated 24...
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