On 16 July 2025, FIFA released its Circular Letter no. 1936 concerning the categorization of clubs and registration periods for its member associations. The above-referred classification, which plays a pivotal role in solidarity mechanisms and training compensation issues, will be published once all FIFA member associations have classified their teams in the Transfer Matching System (TMS).
According to FIFA, "the use of the Transfer Matching System (TMS) is mandatory for all member associations. The registration periods and categorization of affiliated clubs established by your member association must be recorded in TMS. Additionally, member...
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