Global · Football (Soccer)

FIFA

Fédération Internationale de Football Association

Quick Answer

FIFA governs football globally through the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). Article 19 prohibits international transfers of players under 18 except for three narrow exceptions including EEA free movement for ages 16–18.

Key Rules

Article 19: international transfers of minors prohibited
EEA exception: 16–18 within EU/EEA permitted
Training Compensation: USD 300M+ distributed across 7,000 clubs
Solidarity Mechanism: 5% of transfer fee to training clubs

Official Resources

https://www.fifa.com

HQ: Zurich, Switzerland

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