Rescisão dos Contratos de Atletas Profissionais: O Futebol Mediante a Perspectiva Jurídica.

Abstract

This article analyzed the termination of professional football players' contracts from a legal perspective, focusing on current legislation and Brazilian labor jurisprudence. The central issue was to understand how the termination of football players' contracts occurs in Brazil, what the rights and obligations of the parties involved are, and how the legal system regulates this contractual termination. Furthermore, the study investigated the interpretation of courts in cases of contract termination and the main legal and financial implications of this labor relationship. To achieve the proposed objectives, the study adopted a bibliographic research methodology, of a qualitative and descriptive nature, based on legal doctrines, legislation, scientific articles, and analysis of relevant case law on the subject. The results showed that contract termination can occur for different reasons, such as the expiration of the contractual term, salary default, mutual agreement, payment of an indemnity or compensatory clause, and just cause. Case law has recognized indirect termination in cases where clubs fail to meet their labor obligations, ensuring that athletes have the right to seek termination and the corresponding compensation. It was concluded that, although sports legislation has evolved with the elimination of the "transfer fee" system and the implementation of the Pelé Law, challenges persist, especially regarding arbitration in labor disputes and the professionalization of sports management. Thus, legal security and transparency in professional athletes' employment contracts remain highly relevant topics in sports law.