The Contract of Professional Football Player: A Comparative Study Between Qatari and Jordanian Legislation

The aim of this investigation is to address two primary questions: do the current legal regulations governing this particular contract align with the laws of Jordan and Qatar, and what is the legal nature of contracts for professional football players? Additionally, the study seeks to elucidate various issues pertaining to the nature of the relationship established within the parameters of the professional contract between the players and the clubs, highlighting the differences between this contract and other comparable contracts. Furthermore, the study aims to outline the rights and obligations of the parties involved, resulting from the adjustment of this relationship. The researchers utilized an analytical approach to examine the legal texts and general principles related to professional football player contracts, and a comparative approach was utilized to determine the position of Jordanian legislation in relation to Qatari legislation in specific aspects. The inquiry’s findings demonstrate that the lack of specific legal provisions in contracts for professional football players is attributable to their relatively new emergence and necessity. As a result of their examination, the researchers have reached the conclusion that the legal texts that govern the contracts of professional football players must be revised, and that distinct legislation is necessary to accommodate this level of professionalism. Additionally, the study emphasizes the significance of specialized legal measures to settle sports-related disputes that stem from contracts involving professional football players. The study also suggests that there should be enforced responsibilities grounded in labor laws or local regulations whenever players’ rights and obligations are not explicitly defined in the fundamental regulations of the Association, or in the regulations pertaining to the status of professional players and the sports organizations to which they belong.