Sport Law

Designed for sports professionals and those seeking to deepen their understanding of the legal frameworks governing elite sport, this intermediate-level course covers the core elements of international sports law. Topics include the organisation of sports entities, professional athlete contracts, FIFA transfer regulations, disciplinary and ethics procedures, doping processes, and alternative dispute resolution before bodies such as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the Basketball Arbitration Tribunal (BAT), with particular emphasis on football.

Delivered entirely online by the Johan Cruyff Institute, the course runs over five weeks and carries three ECTS credits, requiring approximately eight to ten hours of study per week. The programme combines a two-week theoretical phase with a three-week practical phase, supported by tutor-led assignments, live webinars, and case studies on the virtual campus. Participants who complete the course receive a Johan Cruyff Institute certificate, issued via blockchain technology to verify its authenticity. The course is available in English or Spanish.