Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)

1. Any case that has been brought to FIFA before these regulations come into force shall be assessed according to the previous regulations.

2. As a general rule, other cases shall be assessed according to these regulations with the exception of the following:

• a. disputes regarding training compensation;
• b. disputes regarding the solidarity mechanism;
• c. labour disputes relating to contracts signed before 1 September 2001. Any cases not subject to this general rule shall be assessed according to the regulations that were in force when the contract at the centre of the dispute was signed, or when the disputed facts arose.

  3. Member associations shall amend their regulations in accordance with article 1 to ensure that they comply with these regulations and shall submit them to FIFA for approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each member association shall implement article 1 paragraph 3 a).