FIFA TMS & International Transfer Certificate 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of FIFA's Transfer Matching System (TMS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide transparency and oversight for international player transfers

Answer

TMS was introduced to increase transparency, combat corruption, and provide FIFA with oversight of all international player transfers.

Question 2

Which category of transfers is EXEMPT from mandatory TMS entry under FIFA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Domestic transfers within the same association

Answer

TMS applies exclusively to international transfers (between different national associations); purely domestic transfers are handled by each national association's own system.

Question 3

In TMS, what is the status of a transfer instruction after both clubs have submitted matching data but before FIFA validates it?

Accepted Answer

Matched

Answer

Once both clubs submit matching instructions in TMS, the status changes to 'Matched,' indicating alignment but not yet final approval.

Question 4

Who has administrative access to review all transfer instructions entered into TMS?

Accepted Answer

FIFA and both national associations involved

Answer

TMS grants access to the clubs involved, both national associations, and FIFA, ensuring multi-level transparency and oversight.

Question 5

When must a transfer agent's involvement and any fees payable to them be disclosed in TMS?

Accepted Answer

At the time the transfer instruction is submitted

Answer

Agent representation and fees must be declared within TMS at the time of transfer instruction submission to ensure full financial transparency.

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FIFA TMS & International Transfer Certificate 3