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<article article-type="research-article" dtd-version="1.3" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xml:lang="en"><front><journal-meta><journal-id journal-id-type="publisher-id">kulawr</journal-id><journal-title-group><journal-title xml:lang="en">Kutafin Law Review</journal-title><trans-title-group xml:lang="ru"><trans-title>Kutafin Law Review</trans-title></trans-title-group></journal-title-group><issn pub-type="ppub">2713-0525</issn><issn pub-type="epub">2713-0533</issn><publisher><publisher-name>MSAL</publisher-name></publisher></journal-meta><article-meta><article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.17803/2713-0533.2025.4.34.829-856</article-id><article-id custom-type="elpub" pub-id-type="custom">kulawr-725</article-id><article-categories><subj-group subj-group-type="heading"><subject>Research Article</subject></subj-group><subj-group subj-group-type="section-heading" xml:lang="en"><subject>ARBITRATION IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS</subject></subj-group></article-categories><title-group><article-title>The Impact of the Court of Arbitration for Sport Decisions on the Structuring of Player Contracts</article-title><trans-title-group xml:lang="ru"><trans-title></trans-title></trans-title-group></title-group><contrib-group><contrib contrib-type="author" corresp="yes"><contrib-id contrib-id-type="orcid">https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1894-2544</contrib-id><name-alternatives><name name-style="western" xml:lang="en"><surname>Fahmy</surname><given-names>W.</given-names></name></name-alternatives><bio xml:lang="en"><p>Walid Fahmy, PhD (Public International Law), Professor, Faculty of Legal Studies</p></bio><email xlink:type="simple">walid.fahmy@pua.edu.eg</email><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff-1"/></contrib></contrib-group><aff xml:lang="en" id="aff-1"><institution>Pharos University</institution><country>Egypt</country></aff><pub-date pub-type="collection"><year>2025</year></pub-date><pub-date pub-type="epub"><day>06</day><month>01</month><year>2026</year></pub-date><volume>12</volume><issue>4</issue><fpage>829</fpage><lpage>856</lpage><permissions><copyright-statement>Copyright &amp;#x00A9; Fahmy W., 2026</copyright-statement><copyright-year>2026</copyright-year><copyright-holder xml:lang="ru">Fahmy W.</copyright-holder><copyright-holder xml:lang="en">Fahmy W.</copyright-holder><license xml:lang="ru" license-type="creative-commons-attribution" xlink:href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" xlink:type="simple"><license-p>Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.</license-p></license><license xml:lang="en" license-type="creative-commons-attribution" xlink:href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" xlink:type="simple"><license-p>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.</license-p></license></permissions><self-uri xlink:href="https://kulawr.msal.ru/jour/article/view/725">https://kulawr.msal.ru/jour/article/view/725</self-uri><abstract><p>This research paper examines the influence of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the structuring of players’ contracts within professional sports. It highlights how CAS rulings shape contractual norms and practices, impacting both players’ rights and clubs’ responsibilities. The analysis includes a review of landmark cases that have set precedents in contract disputes, illustrating the balance between the player autonomy and the club interests. The findings suggest that CAS decisions promote greater transparency and fairness in contract negotiations, also enforcing compliance with regulatory frameworks. Ultimately, the study underscores the evolving role of CAS in fostering a more equitable sporting environment, influencing contract terms related to transfers, salaries, and dispute resolution. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the legal landscape in sports and its implications for contract management. The research further explores the implications of these rulings on the drafting of contracts, emphasizing the need for clubs to incorporate clearer terms regarding the player conduct, compliance with regulations, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Strategies for mitigating risks associated with contract breaches are also discussed, providing practical insights for clubs and agents. The paper concludes by advocating for an ongoing dialogue between stakeholders to enhance the integrity and effectiveness of contractual agreements in sports. By understanding the impact of CAS decisions, the sports industry can better navigate the complexities of player contracts in an evolving legal landscape.</p></abstract><kwd-group xml:lang="en"><kwd>Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)</kwd><kwd>players’ contracts</kwd><kwd>contractual norms</kwd><kwd>FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)</kwd><kwd>contract negotiations</kwd></kwd-group></article-meta></front><back><ref-list><title>References</title><ref id="cit1"><label>1</label><citation-alternatives><mixed-citation xml:lang="ru">Baddeley, M., (2020). The extraordinary autonomy of sports bodies under Swiss law: lessons to be drawn. The International Sports Law Journal, 20(1–2), pp. 3–17, doi: 10.1007/s40318-019-00163.</mixed-citation><mixed-citation xml:lang="en">Baddeley, M., (2020). The extraordinary autonomy of sports bodies under Swiss law: lessons to be drawn. 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