FIFA/CIES: launch of a Diploma in Football Law (first edition from 17/02/2020 to 05/03/2021)

"FIFA is launching a new Diploma in Football Law in collaboration with the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES). The Diploma is designed for sports executives, either working in the legal department of a FIFA Member Association, holding a legal position in a players' union, club or league, or working as a sports lawyer in the football field," announced the CIES on 24/04/2019.

"The first edition will run from February 2020 to March 2021 (17/02/2020 to 05/03/2021) and will consist of five modules on key facets of football law, each lasting five days and held in five different locations around the world (see map below)," said the CIES who added that the course will only be offered in English.

Five modules, from Miami (USA) to Zurich (SUI) via Kuala Lumpur (MAS), Luque (PAR) and Cairo (EGY)

Diploma in Football Law: admission process begins on 01/05/2019