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NewRules · 18 October 2026

FIFA's January 2027 RSTP: 5% transfer-fee share for players and a rewritten breach-of-contract regime

FIFA Circular 1970 sets out the RSTP edition in force from 1 January 2027: a mandatory 5% transfer-fee share for players earning under EUR 150,000, a rewritten Article 17 on breach of contract, five-year deals for some under-18s and 8% default interest on unpaid wages.

NewRules · 18 October 2026

How a Minor Can Join a Club Abroad: FIFA's Minor Application Guide Explained

FIFA's February 2026 guide sets out the only routes by which a player under 18 can be registered abroad, which documents the member association must upload and how the Players' Status Chamber decides. What parents and young players should know.

NewRules · 18 October 2026

FIFA Circular 1973 reminds associations and clubs of Clearing House compliance duties

FIFA's Circular 1973 (15 September 2026) lists the key obligations member associations and clubs owe under the Clearing House rules and the RSTP: integrated registration systems, accurate club data, 30-day proof-of-payment uploads and correct amateur/professional status.