The International Transfer System: Analysis of regulation, challenges and threats
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26439/advocatus2026.n046.8588Keywords:
International Transfer Certificate, FIFA, FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, International transfer system, Transfer Matching System, FIFA Clearing House, transferAbstract
This interview with lawyer Juan de Dios Crespo Pérez offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of specialization in sports law. Based on his experience, he highlights the reasons for choosing this area, emphasizing the need to combine a passion for sports and law, and recom-mending solid prior training in general law before tackling the multidisciplinary complexity of the sports field. Specific aspects of disciplinary, labor, commercial, and ethical law as applied to sports are analyzed, as well as the importance of international experience, especially in Spain and Latin America. Advice is also offered for those who wish to pursue this field, underscoring the importance of dedication, open-mindedness, and constant professional development. This is a valuable contribution to understanding the particularities and opportunities of sports law from a practical and specialized perspective.



