Legal problems of the transfer
of football players and the right
to respect the family life
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Wyższa Szkoła Gospodarki Euroregionalnej
im. Alcide De Gasperi w Józefowie
Publication date: 2016-12-31
JoMS 2016;31(4):143-156
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ABSTRACT
Footballers, next to the actors and singers belong to the social group which
is most admired by others. Football is a sport discipline focused on economic
success and a career, and also to provide entertainment. This rat race may lead
to overtraining, dependence on physical activity, diagnosed depression, eating
disorders, suicide attempts, and above all, the separation from family or it makes
difficult to get married. This right is experiencing significant restrictions primarily
through the transfer system. Mostly, the international transfers cause footballer’s
separation from the family, own culture, and prevent from building lasting marriages
or partnerships. In particular, the minors players are protected, precisely because of
the need to maintain their relationship with the family. However, the analysis of FIFA
regulations and consequently, the regulation of Polish Football Association, shows
a lack of appropriate provisions for adult players, which would protect their basic
right to maintain family relationships or entering into relationships or the protection
of marriage or partnership.