Football Management

How to Pass the FIFA Agent Exam(with FIFA Agent Exam Practice Questions)

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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Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a FIFAFootball Agent

Football Management, Football Marketing, Informative

Introduction Becoming a FIFA football agent is an exciting and rewarding career path for those passionate about the sport and interested in representing and managing professional football players. A FIFA football agent, also known as an intermediary, plays a crucial role in negotiating contracts, securing transfers, and managing the careers of football players. This profession

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Examination of the Football Market at the Grassroots Level

Football Management, Football Marketing

IntroductionFootball, revered as the world’s game, owes its global popularity and vibrant culture to its strong grassroots foundations. These grassroots initiatives are critical for nurturing future talent, promoting community engagement, and fostering a deep-rooted love for the sport. This article delves into the football market at the grassroots level, exploring its significance, key components, market

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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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Youth Football Academies and Their Contribution to the World of Football

Football Management, Informative, Inside Football

Football academies have become the backbone of professional football, supplying a steady stream of talent to clubs worldwide. These academies, structured to nurture young players and develop their potential, play a crucial role in the football ecosystem. The evolution of football academies, particularly in England, has significantly impacted the quality of football played, both domestically and internationally. The success stories of academies like Barcelona’s La Masia and Manchester United’s Class of ’92 illustrate the profound influence these institutions have on the sport.

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The Business of Football

Football Management, Football Marketing, Informative, Inside Football

For any business to succeed, it must first be known. This fundamental task is a primary goal for entrepreneurs and marketers, beginning with building brand awareness. What is Brand Awareness? According to Google and Wikipedia, brand awareness refers to the extent to which customers can recall or recognize a brand under different conditions. It is

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The Prevalence of Corruption in global football institutions and the possible ways out 

Football Management, Inside Football

Introduction With the increasing number of multi billion dollar sponsorships and deals offered by mega industries to sportsmen and associations within the football industry, corruption could not be anyway higher than it is as compared to cases of corruption in the past decades. Corruption in sports is nothing new as the first case of corruption

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Player Branding; How Football agencies build and enhance Player profiles

Football Management, Football Marketing, Informative

Football fans have never been more hungry for player content. Social media access to players’ personal lives and a shift in fan loyalty, with young supporters following players over teams- examples of bumps in Football Clubs’ social media following moves of players(Ronaldo’s moves to Juventus and Al Nassr and Lionel Messi’s move to PSG and

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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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