About the Webinar:
Offside Legal is organizing an advanced Sports Law webinar under its Pitch & Precedent Series titled “International Transfer of Minors in Football: Regulatory Frameworks, Jurisprudence and Contemporary Challenges.” The session will explore one of the most regulated and complex areas of international football governance, focusing on FIFA regulations, CAS jurisprudence, safeguarding obligations, academy recruitment practices, and the legal challenges surrounding the international movement of young athletes.
About the Organizer:
Offside Legal is a premier platform dedicated to sports law, bridging the gap between legal theory and real-world sporting practice. It serves as a resource for legal professionals, academics, athletes, arbitrators, regulators, and sports administrators, fostering informed dialogue and thought leadership in sports governance and law.
Event Details:
Topic: International Transfer of Minors in Football: Regulatory Frameworks, Jurisprudence and Contemporary Challenges
Speaker: Lucio Mazzei (International Sports Lawyer)
Date: 14 June 2026
Time: 12:00 PM IST
Mode: Virtual
Registration Fee: Free
Seats: Limited
About the Speaker:
Lucio Mazzei is an International Sports Lawyer with extensive experience in football regulation, governance, international transfers, contractual disputes, and regulatory compliance. The session will provide practical and academic insights through regulatory analysis, case studies, and international practice perspectives.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the FIFA framework governing international transfers of minors.
• Examine Article 19 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP).
• Analyze landmark FIFA and CAS decisions concerning minor transfers.
• Understand safeguarding obligations and child protection concerns.
• Study academy recruitment, training compensation, and player development structures.
• Evaluate contemporary challenges in cross-border movement of young athletes.
• Assess compliance obligations for clubs, intermediaries, and football associations.
Key Discussion Areas:
• Historical development of regulations on minor transfers.
• FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP).
• Article 19: General prohibition and regulatory exceptions.
• EU/EEA exception and educational safeguards.
• Parental relocation exception.
• Border-region exception.
• Registration of minors and approval processes.
• CAS jurisprudence and landmark cases.
• Protection of minors and safeguarding obligations.
• Role of clubs, academies, agents, and national associations.
• Human rights considerations in youth football.
• Emerging regulatory and governance challenges.
Who Should Attend?
• Sports Lawyers.
• Football Administrators.
• Federation Officials.
• Club Executives.
• Agents and Intermediaries.
• Law Students.
• Researchers and Academicians.
• Athletes and Sports Professionals.
• Compliance Professionals.
• Individuals interested in football governance and sports regulation.
Perks for Participants:
• Certificate of Participation.
• Access to the Offside Legal WhatsApp Community.
• Networking Opportunities.
• Internship Opportunities with Offside Legal.
• Interactive Q&A Session.
Why Attend?
• Gain practical insights into FIFA’s regulatory framework on minor transfers.
• Learn from an experienced international sports lawyer.
• Understand landmark FIFA and CAS jurisprudence.
• Explore real-world compliance and governance challenges in international football.
• Enhance your understanding of sports law and football governance.
Registration Process:
Interested participants may register through the following link:
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/MqwVvTEiSArzeCr3A
Contact Details:
Website: www.offsidelegal.com
Email: contact@offsidelegal.com
Mobile: +91 6355306939