FIFA Transfer Window & Registration Rules 3

Question 1

Which document must a football agent file in TMS to initiate an international transfer?

Accepted Answer

A Transfer Agreement (TA)

Answer

The Transfer Agreement (TA) is the core document clubs must upload to TMS to initiate an international player transfer.

Question 2

If a player's International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is not received within the prescribed deadline, what is the default outcome?

Accepted Answer

The ITC is deemed to have been issued

Answer

If the former association does not respond within the deadline, the ITC is deemed issued by default under FIFA rules.

Question 3

A club signs a player from a country whose national league season is mid-year. Which transfer window concept accommodates this?

Accepted Answer

The southern hemisphere exception

Answer

FIFA allows a 'southern hemisphere exception' so that associations with mid-year seasons can set windows aligned with their season calendar.

Question 4

What is the maximum number of days the second transfer window may last per FIFA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Four weeks or until the end of the registration period, whichever is shorter

Answer

The second transfer window is limited to four weeks or until the end of the registration period, whichever comes first.

Question 5

A football agent represents a player who is loaned internationally. Who is responsible for filing the ITC request?

Accepted Answer

The parent club's national association

Answer

For international loans, the parent club's national association must issue the ITC at the request of the new association.

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