FIFA Diploma in Football Law

The FIFA Diploma in Football Law is designed for legal professionals and executives working within the football industry, including those employed by FIFA member associations, clubs, leagues, and players' unions, as well as practising lawyers specialising in football. The programme builds legal knowledge across topics such as FIFA Transfer Regulations, broader aspects of football law, Court of Arbitration for Sport proceedings, and soft skills, culminating in a final project presentation.

Delivered in a classroom format across various locations, the programme is coordinated by CIES (International Centre for Sports Studies) in its capacity as academic partner of FIFA, which is responsible for curriculum design and administrative coordination. Participants who complete the programme earn the FIFA Diploma in Football Law, a qualification developed directly under FIFA's authority to reflect current regulations and decisions in the sport.