Given the vulnerability of minors involved in international transfers, the strict compliance with FIFA’s regulations, particularly Article 19 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (FIFA RSTP), is crucial.

An exemplary case involving multiple breaches of Article 19 FIFA RSTP by an Italian professional football club provides insights into how the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) interprets and applies such provisions, balancing the interests of the stakeholders involved. This case serves as a valuable study to shed light on how sports judicial bodies should navigate both procedural and substantial provisions of their regulations when approaching such a sensitive topic as the protection of minors.