Discover how to effectively navigate proceedings before the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC). This guide outlines the essential steps, parties eligible to bring cases, and best practices for resolving international football disputes. Learn about the DRC’s vital role in settling employment and transfer issues between players, clubs, and associations, ensuring fairness and compliance within global football. Perfect for players, clubs, and professionals seeking clarity on FIFA DRC procedures.

The outbreak of Covid-19/the coronavirus has forced the vast majority of the world’s football organisations and associations to suspend football activities to one extent or another. At present, all international competitions and most domestic competitions are suspended, whilst most countries have applied strict restrictions to avoid crowds, which strongly affect the possibility to organise team trainings. As a result of the challenges football faces due to Covid-19/the coronavirus, 7th April FIFA issued guidelines that address the legal consequences of Covid-19. This article will examine the guidelines regarding the contractual relationship between clubs and players, more specifically to what extent the guidelines can and will affect the clubs’ and players’ rights and obligations according to the player contracts.