Introduction
In January 2021,[1] the regulatory landscape of professional football and futsal witnessed a significant regulatory shift with the introduction of Annexe 8 (now designated Annexe 2, as of March 2023) of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). These new regulations introduced a new framework, designed to govern the employment relationships between coaches and professional clubs or associations. They were introduced to provide coaches with an independent regulatory structure, offering increased transparency and legal certainty in respect of their employment. These provisions sought to reinforce coaches’ autonomy and independence within...
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