Post by QPR Report on Nov 21, 2008 8:34:48 GMT
Telegraph
Uefa's proposed youth policy set to flounder without money
Uefa's controversial proposal to outlaw the movement of players under the age of 18 has been dealt a significant blow after it emerged that they are unlikely to receive the support of Fifa, world football's governing body.
By Jeremy Wilson
The issue was discussed at a meeting of Fifa's executive committee at the end of last month and, in a move that will please most Premier League clubs, it was agreed to amend existing regulations rather than recommend an outright ban on the transfers of under-18s.
A document outlining a statement of principles has been seen by The Daily Telegraph that proposes a new sub-committee of the Fifa Players' Status Committee that would be responsible for approving any transfers involving minors.
The training compensation for players aged between 12 and 15 would also be increased from £6,500 to £40,000 or £60,000.
The principles have been approved and Fifa will hope to introduce the revised regulations early next year.
Fifa have also opened discussions about further protecting academies who develop young players by amending the maximum length of a contract to five years for a 16-year-old, four years for a 17-year-old and three years for an 18-year-old.
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Uefa's proposed youth policy set to flounder without money
Uefa's controversial proposal to outlaw the movement of players under the age of 18 has been dealt a significant blow after it emerged that they are unlikely to receive the support of Fifa, world football's governing body.
By Jeremy Wilson
The issue was discussed at a meeting of Fifa's executive committee at the end of last month and, in a move that will please most Premier League clubs, it was agreed to amend existing regulations rather than recommend an outright ban on the transfers of under-18s.
A document outlining a statement of principles has been seen by The Daily Telegraph that proposes a new sub-committee of the Fifa Players' Status Committee that would be responsible for approving any transfers involving minors.
The training compensation for players aged between 12 and 15 would also be increased from £6,500 to £40,000 or £60,000.
The principles have been approved and Fifa will hope to introduce the revised regulations early next year.
Fifa have also opened discussions about further protecting academies who develop young players by amending the maximum length of a contract to five years for a 16-year-old, four years for a 17-year-old and three years for an 18-year-old.
www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/england/3492126/UEFAs-proposed-youth-policy-set-to-flounder-without-money-Football.html