The FIFA Football Tribunal is an international dispute resolution body established in October 2021, specializing in football-related cases. It consolidates the former FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) and the Players’ Status Committee (PSC), creating a simplified and more efficient procedure. The Tribunal handles international disputes involving clubs, players, coaches, and football agents, including those related to contracts and transfers.

• Contract-related disputes (contract termination, unpaid remuneration, breach of contract, etc.)
• Transfer-related issues (unpaid transfer fees, RSTP violations, solidarity contributions, training compensation, etc.)
• Football agent–related matters (agent agreements, FAR violations, etc.)
• Doping matters (appeals related to sanctions, including suspensions)
• Mediation (FIFA-facilitated dispute resolution similar to mediation)

The Tribunal’s procedures require a solid understanding of the Procedural Rules Governing the FIFA Football Tribunal, while substantive matters rely heavily on the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). Handling individual cases also requires reference to a vast number of past decisions by the DRC, PSC, and others. Efficient research and analysis in a limited timeframe demand continuous study and expertise.

• Providing legal advice and developing litigation strategies
• Drafting submissions (claims, answers, evidence, legal opinions, and related documents)
• Representation before the FIFA Football Tribunal and CAS
• Leveraging international networks (working collaboratively with lawyers in other jurisdictions)