Legal Challenge Federal | Virtual

Federal Legal Challenge 100% virtual | 28th Edition

*Activity exclusive to schools from outside and inside the country.

CASE: Böltzer & DFB v. UEFA & FIFA

A legendary German football icon faces a sanction that could definitively end his career: Unintentional error or intentional doping? Between pressure from FIFA, UEFA and the CAS, the case challenges the boundaries between objective responsibility, proportionality and sporting justiceThe Austral Legal Challenge 2026 invites you to debate one of the most impactful and current conflicts in international sports law.

This debate promises to be an enriching experience that will foster critical thinking and reflection on ethical dilemmas in football. A legal competition among secondary school students will involve debating a real legal case, where participants will put their research, argumentation, public speaking, and teamwork skills into practice to advance through the different phases and reach the final. GRAND FINAL.

Submission of Written Documents: Monday August 3

Return of Written Documents: Monday August 10

DEBATE AND GRAND FINAL:

Monday, August 24th, from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m. VIA ZOOM 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

• Only students in the last two years of secondary school from any educational institution will be able to participate;
• Each team will consist of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 students;
• More than one team per school will be allowed if desired.
• Those who wish to attend can do so with a teacher in charge or individually.