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ACTING AS A FOOTBALL AGENT

Football Agency, Football Legal, Football Management, Informative

According to the FIFA Football Agent Regulations, a Football Agent is any person licensed by FIFA to perform Football Agent Services for a client (a member association, club, player, coach or single-entity league). These services include any negotiation, communication relating to a negotiation, or any other activity to conclude According to FIFA, only individuals licensed […]

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How to Pass the FIFA Agent Exam: A Comprehensive Guide

FIFA Agent Exam, Football Agency, Football Legal, Football Management, Informative

For many who dream about player representation in football, passing the FIFA Agent Exam is perhaps the biggest obstacle to becoming fully licensed FIFA agents. In fact, according to FIFA, while 6,586 people wrote the exam early last year, only 52% passed it. This troubling statistic raises a lot of fear about taking the examinations,

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Women in Football Agency: Breaking Barriers and Achieving Success

Football Agency, Football Legal, Football Management, Informative

Introduction According to the FIFA Annual Report on Football Agents for 2023, only 4.8% of the newly licensed agents were female with 95.2% being male. This without doubt depicts the level of gender disparity in football agency. In fact, a study conducted by Women in Football in May 2024 shows that 89% of women working

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The Evolution and Prohibition of Third-Party Ownership in Football

Football Legal, Football Management, Informative

IntroductionUntil FIFA outlawed third-party ownership of players’ economic rights (TPO) in December 2014, TPO was a prevalent financial model mostly employed by teams with less financial capabilities in comparison to richer clubs, and thus having to rely on external investors to participate in the transfer market. Understanding TPO ArrangementsA typical TPO arrangement involves an investor

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The Global Game: FIFA’s Approach to Dual Citizenship in Football

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The roar of the crowd, the electrifying energy of an international match – representing your nation on the world stage is a dream for many footballers. But what happens when a player holds multiple citizenships? Can they switch allegiances and don a different jersey? FIFA, the governing body of international football, has established regulations to

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Understanding the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Protocol in Football

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The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has become a prominent feature in modern football, aiming to improve fairness and accuracy in critical decisions. But how exactly does VAR work? This article will answer the questions as to the correct usage and procedures that govern the use of VAR in football matches as stipulated by THE

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Can’t Buy Success: FFP Levels the Playing Ground

Football Legal, Informative

What is Financial Fair Play, and when was it introduced? UEFA established Financial Fair Play (FFP) to ensure that football clubs are not spending more than the amount of money they earn and, in doing so, prevent them from ending up in a financial mess that may jeopardise their long-term survival. In UEFA’s words, they

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Understanding the different Clauses in the Business of Football

Football Legal, Football Management, Informative, Inside Football

The world of football transfers can be complex, filled with hefty fees, intricate negotiations, and a web of clauses that influence the deal. While everyone knows about multi-million-pound transfers, understanding the various clauses attached to them can be trickier. These are some of the most popular clauses that exist in football transfers. 1. Release Clause:

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Navigating Player Registrations in Football: Understanding the Rules 1

Football Legal, Football Management, Informative

Nothing except change is permanent, even in football. Player transfers and registrations are integral components that shape the dynamics of the game. However, behind the scenes, there are intricate regulations governing these processes, ensuring fairness, integrity, and stability within the sport. One such area of regulation revolves around the registration, or as popularly known, transfer

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