Training compensation and solidarity contribution
Introduction Football as an industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years. KPMG estimates that the 32 most valuable clubs in Europe in 2020 had a combined value of almost 40 billion Euros. A large proportion of the clubs’ costs are linked to transfers of footballers. FIFA has estimated that over 18,000 international transfers were completed in 2020, with […]
Sports and dispute resolution
Introduction Disputes in sports can generally be resolved within the sport’s own dispute resolution bodies, provided they operate within certain legal boundaries. Sports organizations are typically allowed to set their own rules and establish systems for handling rule violations and internal disputes. Contract-related disputes in sports may be resolved by sports arbitration bodies if the […]
Fifa Agent Regulations
Background In December 2022, the FIFA Council approved the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), which came into force on January 9, 2023. The new regulations have significant implications for players, clubs, and agents. During a transitional period until September 30, 2023, agents registered with the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) could continue operating as before. […]
Consequences of Non-Compliance with FIFA Decisions and Subsequent Settlement Agreements
Advokatfirmaet Monsen regularly represents parties (players, coaches, or clubs) before FIFA’s international arbitration tribunal for football-related disputes. Typical Claims in FIFA Arbitration When a dispute is brought before FIFA’s arbitration tribunal, the claim typically involves compensation—either due to unjust contract termination, unpaid wages, training compensation, or solidarity payments. If a party is ordered to pay […]
FIFA CLEARING HOUSE – Training Compensation & Solidarity Payments
When a football player signs their first professional contract, the new club is obligated to pay training compensation to the clubs that contributed to the player’s training and development from the age of 12. The amount depends on when and how long the player was at each “training club,” the player’s age, and the category/level […]
New Amendments to the Working Environment Act – Effective from January 1, 2024
The Norwegian Parliament has passed significant amendments to the Working Environment Act. These changes, coming into effect on January 1, 2024, will strengthen employee rights and may have major implications for many employers. Key Amendments Include: Clarification of the Term “Employee” The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is not always clear. In […]
FIFA styrker rettighetene til kvinnelige fotballspillere– og trenere
Med virkning fra 1 januar 2021 innførte FIFA regler knyttet til kvinnelige profesjonelle fotballspillere og da særlig knyttet til graviditet og fødsel. Det ble nedfelt et sett med minimumsrettigheter, som også ble gjort obligatorisk for alle nasjonale fotballforbund, da fra og med 1 juli 2021. Bestemmelsene er inntatt i FIFA Regulations on the Status and […]