FIFA TMS & International Transfer Certificate 2

Question 1

Which entity is responsible for initiating an ITC request through the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS)?

Accepted Answer

The new (receiving) club

Answer

The new (receiving) club must initiate the ITC request through TMS by submitting a transfer instruction.

Question 2

What is the primary legal consequence if a club registers a player internationally without receiving a valid ITC?

Accepted Answer

The player's registration is considered invalid

Answer

Under FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, registering a player without a valid ITC renders the registration invalid.

Question 3

In TMS, both clubs must validate the transfer instruction before it is processed. What is the term for this confirmation step?

Accepted Answer

Instruction matching

Answer

TMS requires 'instruction matching' — both clubs must submit matching transfer details for the system to process the ITC request.

Question 4

Within how many days must the former association issue an ITC once a valid request is received through TMS?

Accepted Answer

5 working days

Answer

FIFA regulations require the former association to issue the ITC within 5 working days of receiving a complete and valid request.

Question 5

Which of the following is a valid ground for a former association to REFUSE to issue an ITC?

Accepted Answer

The player is under investigation by the former association for a disciplinary matter

Answer

A pending disciplinary matter at the association level can be a valid reason for withholding an ITC; financial disputes between player and club are not valid grounds for refusal.

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FIFA TMS & International Transfer Certificate 2