FIFA Transfer Window & Registration Rules 2

Question 1

Under FIFA regulations, what is the maximum length of the first transfer window in a season?

Accepted Answer

16 weeks

Answer

The first transfer window of a season may last no longer than 16 weeks.

Question 2

Which FIFA body is responsible for maintaining the Transfer Matching System (TMS)?

Accepted Answer

FIFA Players' Status Committee

Answer

The FIFA Players' Status Committee oversees TMS operations and registration compliance.

Question 3

A player whose contract expires on June 30 signs a new contract with a foreign club on July 2. Which registration window applies?

Accepted Answer

No window required as player is a free agent

Answer

Out-of-contract players may be registered outside the transfer window as free agents.

Question 4

What happens if a club fails to submit a transfer agreement via TMS before the window closes?

Accepted Answer

The player cannot be registered until the next window

Answer

Failure to complete TMS submission before the window deadline means the player cannot be registered for that window.

Question 5

How many times may a professional player be registered with different clubs in a single season under FIFA rules?

Accepted Answer

A maximum of three clubs

Answer

A professional player may only be registered with a maximum of three clubs in any one season.

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