Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Masomeh Bagiasa ¹
• Masoud Naderian ²

¹ Department of Humanities, Faculty of Physical Education, Qom University, Qom, Iran

² Associate Professor of Sport Management, Department of sport management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of this research was to examine the extent to which sports clubs adhere to ethical behaviors in executing financial contracts with football players.
Methodology: The statistical population comprised all football players active in the Iran Premier League in 2021, from which 126 individuals from 16 participating teams voluntarily completed the research questionnaire. Through a review of the literature and the results of relevant legal sources, 87 domestic sources and 36 foreign sources related to financial contracts in the sports domain were analyzed, leading to the identification of 21 indicators for sports contracts with football players. These indicators were categorized into six dimensions: fair treatment, honesty, fulfillment of promises, appropriate interactions, contract termination, and avoidance of exploitation.
Results: The results indicated that three behaviors appropriate treatment of players, avoidance of exploitation, and contract termination are adhered to at a moderate level, while honesty, fulfillment of promises, and avoidance of deception are maintained at a level below average.
Conclusion: To foster ethical behaviors within football clubs, it is essential to prioritize transparency in financial contracts, honesty in interactions, and the avoidance of deception. Furthermore, the formulation of updated, comprehensive, and context-appropriate regulations for football, along with diligent monitoring of contract fulfillment and adherence to the clubs' code of ethics, is necessary.

Keywords

• Ethics
• Financial Contracts
• Honesty
• Transparency

Main Subjects

• Sport Management and Development