A post by Joëlle Monlouis, originally published on LinkedIn on 2 March 2026. Translated from the original French.
𝗥𝗲́𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗰’𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲́𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗿.
The FIFA Annual Football Law Conference 2026 is more than just a legal gathering.
It is a barometer.
One that measures the evolution of world football.
Transfers, agents, protection of minors, international litigation, dispute resolution chambers…
Behind these technical issues lies a very tangible reality:
the stability of competitions, the certainty of decisions and the credibility of institutions.
The law is no longer on the sidelines of the game.
It now shapes its balance.
Year after year, these conferences remind us that governance can no longer be improvised.
It requires preparation. It requires foresight.
For federations, particularly those operating in complex legal environments, mastering the rules is not optional.
It is a factor in stability.
And often, a source of influence.
Football is becoming global.
So is its regulation.
And those who take the law seriously are, in fact, taking the game seriously.
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