In a decision of great relevance for the professional football environment in the country, the 63rd Administrative Court of Bogotá formally admitted the protection action filed by the Colombian Association of Professional Footballers (ACOLFUTPRO).

The legal appeal is directed against the Colombian Football Federation (FCF), DIMAYOR and the Ministry of Sports, also involving the Ministry of Labor in the process.

The core of the lawsuit lies in the protection of the fundamental rights of athletes, specifically the rights to work, freedom of association, health, due process and access to the administration of justice.

Court admits guardianship of ACOLFUTPRO against the FCF and Dimayor for the rights of the footballers

According to the judicial document dated January 27, 2026, the association seeks to stop measures that they consider harmful to the stability and professional practice of its members.

One of the points of greatest tension that motivates this legal action is the recent provision to reduce the number of players registered per team, going from a quota of 30 to only 25 players.

ACOLFUTPRO argues that this measure not only limits the players’ job opportunities, but also directly impacts their physical well-being and the minimum guarantees that should govern their professional activity.

This judicial process represents a new chapter in the struggle of Colombian footballers for the recognition of their rights before the entities that govern national football.

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