This paper focuses on expatriation and its influence on the success and failure of expatriates. Thus, the objective of this essay was to conceptualize the expatriation phenomenon, as business necessity and expatriation planning, in order to point out the relation of such phenomenon to the success and failure of the expatriates in the sporting context. In this perspective, the different perspectives on expatriation and its planning were woven. The present essay concludes by pointing out that the main reasons that companies rely on to send employees to expatriation is related to the improvement of revenue and market growth, which can be understood in sport as something similar. While intrinsic motivations, people accept expatriation much driven by the improvement of life and career, whether a corporate or sporting look. So, this paper suggests that the planning of expatriation is conducted in a cautious manner, avoiding the psychological and financial problems that may cause a premature return of the athlete.

Globalization makes expatriation an increasingly present reality, whether in the lives of employees of multinational companies or athletes. Therefore, the objective of this essay was to conceptuate the International Human Resources Management (IHRM) and to point out the relationship of such phenomenon with the career management conducted by the person participating in this process of "expatriation", both in corporate and sports contexts. For this, it was based on the methodological design of a qualitative research on the perspective of documental analysis. As the main reflections of this essay, we emphasize that, although it is considered fundamental, the IHRM is better developed in companies, while in sports clubs this is a secondary concern. It is also noteworthy the importance of athletes and expatriate employees to undergo a process of preparation, both from the psychological and social, economic and cultural point of view, so that the changes are faced in the best possible way.