CAS与足球2025年度报告

CAS & FootballAnnual Report 2025 FEBRUARY 2026 Contents Foreword4 1 Overview6 2 Total number of appeals9 2.1Overall appeals102.2Appeals where FIFA is Not a Party and FIFA’s exclusion122.3Appeals where FIFA is a Party132.4Appeals by FIFA legal body14 3 CAS Hearings in 202516 4 CAS Awards involving FIFA received in 202518 4.1Introduction194.2Outcome of the Awards on the Merits21 5 Length of CAS proceedings22 5.1Introduction235.2Average duration of the cases (awards) received in 2025235.3Average duration of the cases with/without hearing24 6 CAS Global Football Statistics26 6.1Introduction276.2Evolution of the global CAS caseload276.3Football-related cases handled by CAS286.4Type of procedure296.5Source of the appealed decisions306.6Subject of the appealed decisions316.7Language31 7 Leading cases in 2025in appeals against FIFA decisions32 8.1Introduction33Football Tribunal34Judicial Bodies89Other FIFA bodies113Orders on provisional measures116 8 Swiss Federal Tribunal120 9.1Introduction1219.2Appeals filed against CAS awards involving FIFA1219.3Decisions rendered in 2025 in appeals against CAS football decisions122 9 Arbitrators appointed in 2025133 9.1Composition of the Panels in 20251349.2Appointments in 2025135 10 Statistics on Presidents of Panels and Sole Arbitrator136 10.1Introduction13710.2Appointments of Sole Arbitrators and Presidents13710.3Most appointed arbitrators by CAS division presidents (in general)13810.4Arbitrators most appointed as President of a Panel by CAS divisionpresidents13910.5Most appointments as Sole Arbitrator by the CAS division presidents14010.6Appointments by Gender14110.7Appointments by Continent and Country142 11 Report on the Football Legal Aid Fund144 12 FIFA Quarterly Report on CAS Football Awards147 13FIFA jurisprudence database149 Final Remarks153 Foreword Dear readers, We are delighted to present the fourth edition of the CAS & Football Annual Report,covering the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. Building on the foundation of previous editions, the CAS & Football Annual Report2025 provides an overview of FIFA’s activities related to appeals lodged beforethe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against its decisions, as well as a broaderperspective on football’s engagement in CAS arbitration during the year. The objective of this report is still to showcase the key actions and statistical insightsof the FIFA Legal & Compliance Division for 2025, with a particular focus on CASappeals. It is designed to offer stakeholders and legal professionals a clear andcomprehensive summary of the most relevant CAS jurisprudence from this period,while also addressing other significant matters concerning FIFA, football, and CAS. This year’s analysis shows that, after an intense period of CAS litigation,the number of appeals against FIFA decisions has continued to fluctuate but remainssubstantial. While appeals decreased from 431 in 2023 to 326 in 2024, they rose againto 346in2025. Despite these variations, the overall volume of CAS proceedings inwhich FIFA was involved remains significant, reflecting the sustained activity of theFIFA Legal & Compliance Division throughout the year. Moreover, this year 2025 has seen a considerable number of awards notified to FIFA,consistent with CAS’s ongoing efforts to accelerate its decision-making process.This report includes summaries of the most impactful CAS awards concerning appealsagainst FIFA decisions. Based on the information made public by CAS for the first time ever, also analyzesthe appointed Sole Arbitrators and Panel Presidents by CAS. In addition to the above, FIFA has introduced two major resources this year:the Quarterly Report on Football Awards and the FIFA Jurisprudence Database. Theseinitiatives aim to enhance transparency and provide stakeholders with timely andstructured access to key legal developments in football. We trust that this updated overview of the FIFA Legal & Compliance Division’s mainactivities will serve as a valuable reference for stakeholders and legal practitionersengaged in CAS-related matters. Yours faithfully, Miguel LiétardDirector of Litigation Roberto Nájera ReyesHead of Litigation Overview Article 49 of the FIFA Statutes (ed. 2024) confirms the jurisdiction of the Court ofArbitration for Sport (CAS) to hear appeals against final decisions issued by FIFA’svarious bodies. Decisions rendered by FIFA bodies on a wide range of matters continue to be appealedand reviewed by CAS. The FIFA Legal & Compliance Division plays a central role in thisprocess, acting as the main liaison between FIFA and CAS. In particular, the LitigationSub-Division manages all appeals submitted to CAS concerning FIFA decisions. The CAS & Football Report 2025 provides a comprehensive overview of CAS appealsagainst FIFA decisions and other key issues related to CAS for the period from1January 2025 to 31 December 2025. In 2025, CAS notified FIFA of 346 appeals against its