The health of a football player is a major factor during the recruitment process. In professional football, medical examinations have become a standard practice conducted prior to the conclusion of the employment contract. Some top-flight football clubs even broadcast it showing the player while jogging on the treadmill as part of the content offered to their fans through different media platforms.[1]
The cornerstone is found in Article 18(4)[2] of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfers of Players (FIFA RSTP): “The validity of a contract may not be made subject to a successful medical examination and/or the grant of a work permit.” Compliance with Article 18 is guaranteed through Article 1(3) a) FIFA RSTP, qualifying it as disposition binding at a...
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