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A shocking admission on 'The Agents Angle' this week, which acknowledges the possibility of 'some' logic and 'method in the madness' of FIFA with the FFAR and the cap on agent commissions.
Could the increasing US influence on the world of football also be reflected in a changing mindset & approach from FIFA, not least the move of FIFA's agent and legal division to Miami which has led to numerous resignations and departures from FIFA?
We also revisit the 'Relevent' case in the USA, and the huge ramifications which that could have for FIFA and agents around the world.
Also, how some 'agents are now viewed as more important than football directors', and a sporting director recruiting a whole team without calling a single agent.
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(00:08) - Show Overview
(01:06) - Third FIFA Agents Exam Approaches & What Lays Ahead. >
(02:53) - The Relevance of 'Relevent' in The US for Agents, FFAR, and FIFA (Globally). >
(07:09) - The Growing Influence of US Football/Soccer on the Football World Including Agents. >
(08:15) - "Premier League Games Will Be Played in the USA in the Next 10 Years" >
(08:11) - A Pivotal Case for All Agents and The Motivation for An Individual Agent to Take on FIFA and FFAR in Court. >
(13:07) - 'A Method to FIFAs 'Madness' ' and Some Logic with FIFA Football Agent Regulation (FFAR)? >
(15:10) - A Growing Influence from US Sports on FIFA and the Approach to FFAR and a Cap on Agent Commissions? >
(16:14) - US Sports Agent & US Talent Manager vs Football/Soccer Agent Comparison? >
(18:12) - Influence of a Mature American Sports Market - FIFA Agent Fees vs 'Other Service' Fees. >
(21:50) - Potential Clashes for FIFA and Their Regulations With The USA. >
(24:27) - Changes from FIFA Legal (and Agent) Department Moving to Miami & The Effect on Agents & Regulations. >
(25:46) - FIFA Aligning More with Broader US Sports Law, Rather than Swiss and EU Law? - The CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) Relationship. >
(30:03) - "Some Agents Matter More Than Football Directors". >
(32:03) - Agents in The Media - Quotes, Duty, Deflection vs Misinformation & Trouble Causing. >
(36:00) - Recruiting an Entire Team Without Contacting a Single Agent. >
(37:59) - 'Call to Action' on Football Agent Associations. >
(39:05) - Upcoming Agent Events in Africa and Europe. >
(40:08) - Disclaimer. >
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RELATED LINKS :
FIFA Football Agent Exam Study Materials (PDF) >
"Maybe I was wrong, and FIFA was right …….. well sort of" - (Regulations on Working With Intermediaries Article) >
Foreign Controlling Ownership in the European "Big 5" Leagues
African Football Agents Conference 2024
Football Forum 2024 - Hungary
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FEATURED ARTICLES :
Fifa embarks on legal team recruitment drive following staff exodus >
U.S. Soccer and FIFA antitrust lawsuit: U.S. Supreme Court could upend 'FIFA's authority to govern the game' >
Biden administration says FIFA, U.S. Soccer antitrust suit should go to trial >
'Relevent' suit against US Soccer inches closer to Supreme Court >
Premier League games will be played in USA in next 10 years, predicts head of LA 2028 Summer Olympics >
“I closed a Sporting team without contacting a single agent” >
Agent Damiani expects major changes at Napoli >
FIFA moving legal department, over 100 jobs to Miami area >
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This week on 'The Agents Angle' there is a look at the subject of football agent education and professional development - from the phase of preparing for the FIFA Football Agents exam through to fine-tuning the agent skill set for a very competitive industry.
The show welcomes UEFA Academy Programme Manager Stephane Ehrhart, who takes us through the 'UEFA Player Agents Programme', which covers topics from player identification and statistical analysis through to negotiation and other agent industry skills.
And in the last week before the application deadline for the 3rd FIFA Football Agents exam, there is a look at the courses that claim to help candidates pass the exam, as they commence their football agent journey.
Also, news on regulation changes in England and the UK, with a new football regulator confirmed and the English Premier League (EPL) bringing in new cost controls; as well as a look at why 'bugs' seemingly persist in the FIFA Agents Platform and FIFA agent CPD, failing to live up to expectations. Plus, the 'Relevant' anti-competition case in the USA against the USSF and FIFA, that could impact cases against FFAR and the capping of agent fees.
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(02:27) - UK Football Regulator & Cost Control Changes in the English Premier League (EPL) and the Impact on Football Agents and Clubs Around the World. >
(07:33) - Deadline for 3rd FIFA Football Agents Exam Approaches With A Plethora of Agent Exam Courses. >
(10:59) - Football Agent Exam Courses : The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. >
(15:24) - FIFA Football Agent Exam Resources Means that Preparation is Key. >
(17:54) - The 'FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency'. >
(20:15) - Guest : Stephane Ehrhart - UEFA Academy Programme Manager, UEFA Player Agents Programme. >
(21:13) - Introduction to the UEFA Academy and the 'UEFA Player Agent's Programme'. >
(25:28) - Topics, Subjects and Focus of the 'UEFA Player Agents Programme' - A 360 Degree Approach. >
(30:07) - Differences With Other Agent Courses - Learning How to Do The Job, Not Just Be Licensed. >
(32:12) - How FFAR & Football Agent Regulation Changes Have Affected on the 'UEFA Player Agent Programme'. >
(35:07) - Strengths and Weaknesses of Agents & The Knowledge of Agents. >
(37:21) - Future Plans for the UEFA Player Agents Programme & Applying for the Programme. >
(38:36) - Observations of the UEFA 'Player Agents Programme' Approach. >
(43:39) - Room for Improvement? & Minor Reservations Over the UEFA Player Agent Programme. >
(48:49) - Disappointing Mandatory FIFA Football Agent CPD, PLUS Bugs Remain in The FIFA Agent Platform. >
(53:53) - The 'Relevant' Case in The US Moves 'Up a Gear' and Potentially Crucial to Agents, Football & 'Capping'. >
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RELATED LINKS :
UEFA Player Agent Programme >
FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency >
FIFA Football Agent Exam Study Materials (PDF) >
FIFA Agent Platform >
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FEATURED ARTICLES :
Historic Football Governance Bill introduced in Parliament >
English football regulator close as government confirms ‘historic’ bill >
Premier League profit and sustainability regulations explained: What restrictions are there on clubs spending what they want? >
Relevent suit against US Soccer (USSF) and FIFA inches closer to Supreme Court >
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***UNSCHEDULED EPISODE & EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ***
Following a week where a FIFA appeal over an injunction blocking the introduction of new football agent regulations was rejected by a court in Germany, 'The Agents Angle' presents an unscheduled bonus episode on the injunction and FIFAs failed appeal over the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations).
Bringing you an exclusive interview with Michael Frank, one of the agents who led that challenge - a case that resulted in an injunction that arguably gave FFAR its first 'bloody nose', and prompted other such challenges and subsequent blows to FIFA's problematic agent regulation proposals.
And whilst this could be perceived by some as the 'beginning of the end' for FFAR as we know it, the European 'elephant in the room' that is seemingly FIFA's 'last hope', is still lurking in the shadows and could potentially make matters far worse for everyone in the future.
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(00:09) - 'Introduction to a special episode of 'The Agents Angle'. >
(00:23) - FIFA Appeal Over German Injunction on FFAR Rejected. >
(02:11) - Possibly The First Case to Put FIFA 'On Notice' Over FFAR, Goes 'Under The Radar'. >
(05:03) - EXCLUSIVE GUEST INTERVIEW: With An Agent Behind the Successful German Injunction - An Unsung Hero for Agents on FFAR. >
(06:48) - Guest Introduction (Michael Frank), and Operating as an Agent Between Brazil and Germany. >
(08:11) - A Pivotal Case for All Agents and The Motivation for An Individual Agent to Take on FIFA and FFAR in Court. >
(11:32) - Chances of Success vs FIFA - There Was No Alternative. >
(13:02) - The Risks and Cost of a 'David vs Goliath' Battle. >
(14:43) - Differences, Similarities & Cohesion Between the Various German FFAR Cases & Injunctions. >
(15:47) - Building Support and Unity for the Challenge - from Agents, Agent Associations and Others. >
(18:22) - Any Regrets, or Things That Would Be Done Differently With the Case. >
(19:14) - How The Future Looks for FFAR, Agent Regulations and the Other Challenges. >
(20:54) - Have the FFAR Injunctions in Germany Prompted Changes in the German Football Agent Market? >
(22:38) - Guest Interview Roundup & The Importance of Getting a 'Coal-Face' Picture. >
(24:29) - Still Need for Clarity on the Impact of This Injunction and Rejected Appeal on FFAR in Germany and Around the World. >
(25:24) - The Challenge Points to FFAR From The German Injunction/Case. >
(26:51) - The Confusing Enigma of 'A Link to Germany' Still Remains Outside of Germany. >
(29:23) - FIFAs Last Hope? : 'The Elephant (Not Yet) in the Room', The ECJ Ruling (European Court of Justice). >
(32:14) - Do Such Rulings Advantage Some Football Markets, and Disadvantage Others? >
(33:33) - Could The Nightmare of FFAR Be Nearing a Conclusion, or Possibly Get Worse? >
(35:16) - Closing Remarks - Like, Subscribe, Sign Off, Farewell. >
(36:03) - Disclaimer >
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RELATED LINKS :
March 2024
FIFA, German association fail to overturn temporary ban on rules for football agents >
Injunction against FIFA agent rules remains in place - German court >
May 2023
Injunction granted in Germany over new FIFA regulations and entry exam >
Oral Hearing in the Preliminary Injunction Proceedings Concerning the FIFA Football Agents Regulations (FFAR) >
(FIFA) FFAR : FIFA Football Agent Regulations (PDF)
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Theme Music : Agent Red by Abbynoise
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'The Agents Angle' is joined in this episode by someone considered by many to be one of football's current 'super-agents', and one of the most prominent voices in the football agent world, Rafaela Pimenta.
As well as being the agent for superstar players such as Erling Haaland (of Manchester City) and Henrikh Mkhitaryan (of Inter Milan), Rafaela talks to the show about 'The Football Forum', including the aims, objectives and challenges that face TFF (as a Global body for football agents and players) and the wider agent world, especially with the problems created by the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations).
This includes, asking whether FIFA has employed a 'divide and conquer' strategy towards agents, whether FIFA's stance on FFAR is 'softening' and also considers the role of agent education, the 'manipulation' of the public image of agents and how TFF is not a 'Gentleman's Club' as some perceive it to be.
'The Agents Angle' also looks at the news that another 'superagent' and legend of the football agent world has announced their retirement. PLUS, other reports where agents are quitting the industry, or looking to change roles to become amongst other things, Sporting Directors with football clubs.
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(02:49) - 'Stepping Away' from the Football Agents Industry. >
(03:52) - Ukrainian Agent 'Walks Away', Citing 'Disappointment in the Profession'. >
(06:34) - Agents Switching Roles to Become Club Sporting Directors. >
(12:02) - Veteran 'Super-Agent' Figure Announces Retirement. >
(17:15) - Guest Interview : @Rafaela Pimenta - President of The Football Forum (TFF). >
(18:38) - 'Super Agent' - 'Loved or Loathed'. >
(19:54) - Law and Lecturing to the World of Football (and Sports Law). >
(22:02) - From The Favellas to the World Cup : Most Memorable Moment(s) & Rewarding Achievement(s). >
(24:52) - Huge Changes in the Football Agent World : Footballer to Athlete, Super-Agent to Multi-Agency. >
(27:28) - Understanding the Limits of Creativity and The Differing Mindsets of Lawyers and Agents. >
(29:56) - Any Changes in the 'Transfer Market'? >
(31:40) - Future of the Agent World with FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations) and 'The Law'. >
(35:49) - The Football Forum (TFF) Primary Mission and Purpose. >
(40:13) - TFF is Not a 'Gentlemens Club'! - Members, Structure, Benefits and The Prominent Agent Figures. >
(43:40) - Challenges for TFF (The Football Forum) & The Waste of Money on FFAR Litigation. >
(46:31) - A FIFA Strategy of 'Divide & Conquer' - Bringing Agents Factions Together. >
(49:54) - A Softening in FIFA's Approach to FFAR? - The Consequences of Public Opinion Manipulation of Football Agents. >
(56:03) - 'One' Wish for the Football Agents Industry >
(58:50) - Key Points, Highlights & 'Takeaways' from the Guest Interview with Rafaela Pimenta. >
(62:59) - Closing Remarks - Like, Subscribe, Sign Off, Farewell. >
(75:21) - Disclaimer >
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RELATED LINKS :
TFF : The Football Forum >
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FEATURED ARTICLES :
Super agent Jonathan Barnett retiring after brokering huge Gareth Bale and Jack Grealish deals >
Leading football agent Jonathan Barnett - who masterminded Gareth Bale's £85m Real Madrid move - 'set to retire' >
Former agent of Buschan, Supriyaga, Khacheridi, Seleznyov quit football / Original in Ukrainian >
Sky Andrew considers big switch >
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The aspect of Player Care has evolved rapidly in football in recent times, and should be recognised as an important factor for any conscientious football agent, club and player.
Yet, what role do agents have in the provision of player care, and do agents really appreciate and understand the value of player care and the role of player liaison professionals within clubs?
'The Agents Angle' welcomes @Hugo Scheckter as this episode's guest; a vastly experienced player care professional with many English Premier League clubs and now a trainer of many of those working in Player Care as well as an advisor to many elite clubs on their player care provisions.
'The Agents Angle' also takes a look at reports of an 'out of court' settlement between an agent and club, in a long-running dispute over the transfer of Emiliano Sala from FC Nantes to Cardiff City FC which sadly ended in tragedy. Could more robust player care provisions have helped possibly avert the disputes, but more importantly the tragic outcome?
The aspect of multiple agents being involved in a single transfer also brings 'under the spotlight' the topic of 'mandates'. What are they, how can they be used, how are they structured and what are the implications and considerations for football agents, clubs, and footballers in using mandates around the world?
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(02:25) - The Tragic Story of The Sala 'Transfer' and the Importance of Player Care >
(04:18) - Dispute Between Club and Agent(s) Settled 'Out of Court'. >
(10:10) - An Agent's 'Duty of Care' & Does Football Lose Site of the Important Things? >
(14:26) - Proof That (some) Agents Are 'Leeches'? >
(17:15) - Guest Interview : Hugo Scheckter - Player Care >
(19:06) - Overview of Player Care and Player Liaison Departments at Football Clubs >
(22:29) - Agent Working With Clubs On Player Care >
(25:19) - Key Challenges for Player Care - 'Striking A Balance' >
(26:59) - An Agents Role in Player Care >
(30:50) - Transfer Windows and the Agents Role In Player Care >
(36:33) - Learning the Language The Right Way >
(39:11) - Agents as Advocates for Player Care Around the World >
(41:21) - Mental Health Considerations for Player Care and Agents in Their Roles >
(43:45) - Advice for Agents in a 'Cut-Throat' Industry >
(46:22) - The Future of Player Care for Agents & Protecting 'Investment' >
(50:09) - The Value Of, and Responsibility for Player Care (For ALL), Cannot Be Underestimated! >
(55:31) -Mandates and Related Agreements for Football Agents. >
(58:27) - Types and Structure of Agent Mandates >
(61:50) - Issues Relating to Mandates: Regulation (FFAR), Compliance, Exclusivity, Expectations, Transactional & Authority. >
(64:15) - Geographical Considerations with Mandates. >
(66:26) - Mandate Enforcement, Jurisdiction & Disputes >
(67:17) - Final Tips & Summary on Agent Mandates. >
(72:50) - Disclaimer >
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RELATED LINKS :
The Player Care Group - (@Hugo Scheckter) >
PODCAST - 'Transfer' : The Emiliano Sala Story >
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FEATURED ARTICLES :
Emiliano Sala death: Cardiff City and agent reach agreement >
Cardiff City reach agreement with agent Willie McKay over Emiliano Sala transfer >
Cardiff City ready to sue Nantes for up to £200million ...... as Swiss court make ruling >
Cardiff City and football agent Willie McKay reach agreement five years after plane disaster >
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Following the recent closure of the (January) 'transfer window' in many parts of the world, a quieter 'window' than normal for many agents, 'The Agents Angle' examines - is it a case of clubs being more cautious due to various factors impacting on finances? And could it see a shift towards a more American, if not 'Feast or Famine' approach by clubs to player recruitment?
Coinciding with the closing of the 'transfer window'; FIFA held their annual FLAR (FIFA Law Annual Review) in Tokyo, which although not etched in many agent's diaries ..... agent-related matters featured prominently on the agenda.
As such, 'The Agents Angle' looks at matters discussed at the FLAR and updates relating to the agent's world; from regulation (FFAR) to transfers, club finances to tax as well as a senior FIFA official 'labelling' the topic of agents as "amazing and interesting".
There is also the case of a 'collapsed' transfer in the recent 'transfer window' that was reported to be because of a dispute relating to agent representation of the player; and the need for adequate independent dispute resolution for agents when such matters arise.
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(01:29) - Was The January 'Transfer Window' Really That Quiet? >
(02:57) - Transfer Payments Are 'Catching Up' With Some Clubs. >
(08:39) - Confusing Terminology of Loaning, Loan, Loanee & Clubs 'Stretching' Finances. >
(10:35) - A Shift Towards the America in Recruitment Strategy - with 'Feast or Famine' Approach? >
(13:47) - Could Accountants & Finance Directors Become A Club's Next Big Star in Transfers? >
(18:14) - Agent Matters Prominent at FIFA Law Annual Review in Tokyo. >
(23:14) - Has the FIFA Clearing House 'Stalled' When it Comes to Agent Commissions? >
(25:33) - Observations from FLAR Presentation on 'Developments' With FIFA Agent Regulations (FFAR). >
(32:53) - Did the FLAR Demonstrate More FIFA Misconceptions & Misunderstanding About Agents & The Agents World? >
(38:15) - FLAR Presentation on 'The Global Football Transfer Picture (2023)' Used to Deflect Innacurately onto Agents? >
(44:53) - Overall Reflection on the 'Tone' of The FIFA Law Annual Review (FLAR) & FIFA Priorities Including Agent Regulations. >
(49:05) - A January Transfer 'Falls Through' Due to Agent Representation Dispute. >
(50:54) - When Agent Disputes Stop Transfers & Everyone Loses & A Place for Mediation & ADR? >
(55:06) - Breaking News on Osman Transfer - Agreement Now With Brighton. >
(57:53) - Disclaimer >
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RELATED LINKS :
FIFA : FLAR (FIFA Law Annual Review) - Tokyo - February 2023) >
Day One (time-stamps)
00/38/40 - Do's & Dont's in Player Transfers
03/28/40 - UEFA Financial Sustainability Regulations
Day Two (time-stamps)
00/02/45 - The Global Transfer Picture: 2023 Figures
00/44/00 - Key Tax Issues Involved in Player Transfers
02/02/00 - Minimum Working Conditions For Female Players
02/35/50 - The Swiss Federal Tribunal in 2023 (and CAS)
04/39/00 - 'Amazing & Interesting' ? - Closing Statement
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FEATURED ARTICLES :
Ibrahim Osman’s Premier League dream shattered over agent fees dispute >
‘Deal is off’ – West Ham transfer mess as agent drama sees Hammers signing collapse >
Brighton ‘now pushing’ for signing this week – De Zerbi’s side ‘make offer’ of €20m+ >
Brighton to sign Nordsjaelland’s Ibrahim Osman in €19.5m transfer >
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With the introduction of the new football agent license by FIFA (as part of FFAR), there are reports of players 'sacking' their agents, or 'walking away' and/or 'dissolving' existing representation agreements and contracts.
Agents are rumoured to be circling one Manchester United star of the future, and another former United player 'sacking' family members as his agents; 'The Agents Angle' examines this phenomenon and looks at the huge threat that it creates for those formerly 'Registered Intermediaries' who are now unlicensed, and others who may still have existing agreements with clients.
This episode also looks at prominent clauses in transfer agreements that all agents should be aware of, especially during a transfer window. From 'buy-out' clauses and more complex 'loan' arrangements, to 'buy back' clauses and 'sell-ons'.
Also, the show looks at signs of FIFA possibly extending their agent team on relocating to Miami, with an advertised role with FIFA for a new 'Education and Licensing Manager' of Football Agents, which could be very suitable for someone from the agent's world, who understands this complex and nuanced football agent industry.
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(02:47) - An Increasing Trend of Players 'Sacking' and Changing Agents? >
(04:18) - Former Manchester United Star 'Sacks' His Agents In The Transfer Window. >
(07:11) - Agents Circling Young Stars Who Are Represented by Their Family. >
(12:07) - Unlicensed Former Registered Intermediaries In A Very Difficult Situation. >
(16:46) - A Potential Trap for Players from Intermediary Agreements with Unlicensed Agents. >
(18:03) - Registered Intermediaries Who Are Not Licensed FIFA Football Agents. >
(23:05) - FEATURE : 4 Transfer Clauses That Agents Need to Be Aware Of. >
(24:11) - Loan With Obligation (or Option) To Buy. >
(25:42) - The 'Buy Out' Clause. >
(27:42) - The 'Sell On' Clause, and Cautionary Factors. >
(31:02) - 'Buy Back' Clauses & The 'Right of First Refusal' Clauses. >
(32:26) - Importance of Clause Terminology is Not Just for the Lawyers, BUT the Agent AS WELL! >
(36:41) - Still A Question Mark Over 'Penalty' Clauses in Agent Representation Agreements/Contracts. >
(38:26) - Escaping the 'Agents Game' For a Cushy Secure Football Job in Miami (with FIFA)? >
(41:04) - Progession or Regression With An Advertised FIFA Role for Agent Licensing and Education? >
(42:35) - A Way to Go, 'IF' FIFA Are SERIOUS About Regulating & Support the Agents World Adequately. >
(45:26) - Lawyer Credits for Contributing Articles on Contract Clauses. >
(45:48) - Notice of Changes to 'The Agents Angle'. >
(47:14) - Closing Remarks - Like, Subscribe, Sign Off, Farewell >
(47:55) - Disclaimer >
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RELATED LINKS :
Education & Licensing Manager (FIFA) -
FIFA - Jobs Portal - Education & Licensing Manager -
FIFA - FFAR : FIFA Football Agent Regulations (PDF) -
FIFA - FIFA Agents Platform -
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FEATURED ARTICLES :
Ex-Manchester United Forward Sacks His Agents In Attempt To Find A New Club As Soon As Possible -
Top Agents Looking To Snap Up The 19-Year-Old Who Is Still Represented by His Family -
The Making of Dan Gore at Manchester United -
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CONTRIBUTING ARTICLE (WRITER CREDITS) :
Juan Crespo , Mark Hovell , Iain Laing , Andrien Laree , Paulo Lombardi , Jordi Lopez , Luca Pastore , Luis Torres , Josep Vandellos , Peter Paleologos .
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Mexican football has a huge following with the excitement of Liga MX and Liga MX Femenil, but what is the landscape like for football agents operating in Mexico? 'The Agents Angle' is joined by FIFA Licensed Football Agent and Sports Lawyer María García Cornejo Alvarez to share her knowledge and experiences from the Mexican Football World.
There is a look at an unsavoury incident, whereby a prominent name from the football agency world has reported being subject to prejudice and racism by a club, and we look at what repercussions this may bring for the club in question.
Plus, we ask the question - Are There Too Many, or Too Few Football Agents to adequately support the football world around the globe? - with one nation seemingly reporting a 20% increase (150) in domestically licensed football agents in just 12 days!
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(01:45) - New Transfer Window New (Misguided) Approach? >
(02:15) - Reports of Racist Behaviour By Club Towards a Football Agent. >
(05:38) - International Football Business Has Little Time for Bias, Prejudice & Racism >
(09:22) - Are There Too Few, or Too Many Agents? >
(14:57) - Overview of Football Agent Landscape Past & Present. >
(16:47) - Guest Interview - Football Agency in Mexico (with María García Cornejo Alvarez) >
(18:47) - Views On The Football Agent Scene in Mexico, and the Challenges. >
(20:23) - The Football Agents World/Industry in One Word. >
(22:01) - Memorable Success Story or Experience as a Football Agent. >
(25:10) - International Transfers from Mexico for Agents. >
(26:43) - Can Europe Expect the Arrival of More Mexican Players? >
(29:22) - Impact on Scouting & Recruitment Strategies of Football Agents & Agencies in Mexico. >
(30:14) - Mexican Football Agent Response to Growth in Womens Football and Liga MX Femenil. >
(31:27) - Standout Names From The Mexican Football Agent Scene. >
(33:00) - Overseas Agents Working With Mexican Agents. >
(33:55) - One Wish for the Football Agent World - Appreciation & Recognition. >
(36:21) - Do Argentinian Players Aspire to Play in Mexico? >
(37:21) - Mexican Football Captures American Hearts and Wallets. >
(38:15) - Booming Womens Football in Mexico (Liga MX Femenil) Attracts Players from NCAA in America and Globally. >
(41:11) - Factors Football Agents Should Be Aware of With Football in Mexico.
(44:20) - Disclaimer >
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RELATED LINKS :
Bettinger Asesores, S.C - María García Cornejo Alvarez -
FA (England) - FA Licensed Football Agents -
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FEATURED ARTICLES :
Turkish football caught in race row as "unacceptable" leaked messages come to light -
PCB mulls regulations to limit player agents as international cricketers association raises concerns -
Zimbabwe Has Six Licensed Football Agents -
In Liga MX there are 111 agencies of player representatives and there are only 12 FIFA agents. -
How LIGA MX, Mexico's Pro Soccer League, Is Capturing America's Heart and Wallets -
Lillini claims all Argentineans want to play in the Liga MX -
Why women players in NCAA are moving to Liga MX Femenil -
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"In this world, nothing is certain, apart from death and taxes", and the core subject for this episode is something that neither superstar players such as Cristiano Ronaldo nor football agents are immune from ........ tax !!!!. We are joined by football tax specialist Peter Fairchild, to look at the tax landscape for football agents operating in the English Premier League and the other leagues in the UK. Plus, we take a look at some of the tax implications from the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), where at this moment in time things are far from certain.
Whilst FIFA Circular #1873 regarding FFAR was released a few weeks ago, it confused many on the suspensions announced in regard to the new agent regulations. So, 'The Agents Angle' also examines another circular released by FIFA in recent days, that aims to provide some clarity to the confusion over the FIFA Football Agent Regulation suspensions.
Yet, with the negative impact that FIFA's implementation of FFAR has had on agents and agencies around the world; could FIFA be liable for losses and damages suffered by agents, with reports of an impending court case?
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(01:48) - Another FIFA Agent Regulation Circular Released to Clarify Questions Over FFAR. >
(04:31) - Could FIFA Be Liable for Losses and Damages Suffered by Agents Caused by FFAR? >
(08:50) - Good Agents & Good Lawyers Would Have Prepared for All Eventualities. >
(11:13) - FIFA 'On the Hook' for FFAR Problems : Difficult to Prove, But Anything Can Happen. >
(13:49) - In This World Nothing is Certain - Especially for Agents and Their Clients. >
(15:14) - How Overseas (Footballers &) Sports Stars Are Taxed in the UK (e.g. England). >
(16:56) - Cristiano Ronaldo's Image Rights Provisions Fall Short of Italys Tax Requirements. >
(22:12) - Expert Interview - Football Tax Relating to England and the UK (with Peter Fairchild). >
(23:25) - Tax for Football Agents Operating in the UK. >
(28:19) - Main Challenges & Tax Complications for Football Agents. >
(34:11) - FFAR 'Non-Agent Services' Could Prompt Dangerous & Unqualified Tax Advice! >
(36:47) - WARNING - Dual-Representation, Duality & Triality is Still a Prime Target for the Tax Authorities! >
(39:43) - Problems With FIFA's 'Client Pays Model'. >
(41:23) - Common Errors in the 'Transfer Window. >
(44:36) - Greater Focus on Football Agents from Tax Authorities Around the World! >
(47:24) - Risks for Agents and Clients for Non-Compliance. >
(55:26) - A Win for a Football Agent Over Tax - But VAT is Not So Simple in Football. >
(63:44) - Reports That Premier League Clubs Avoid Millions in Tax Relating to Agents! >
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RELATED LINKS :
Pete Fairchild - Crowe UK - Tax Compliance Services
HMRC - EIM01150 - Football clubs: payments to intermediaries
HMRC - EIM01151 - Football clubs: payments to intermediaries: indicators of risk
HMRC - EIM01152 - Football clubs: payments to intermediaries: retention of records
FIFA - How to Become a Licensed Football Agent
FIFA - Football Agent Working Group holds second meeting
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FEATURED ARTICLES :
FIFA Prepare for Impending Lawsuit from Agents Over New Regulations
How Overseas Sports Stars Are Taxed in the UK
Italian Revenue Agency Scores Again on the Tax Treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo's Image Rights Income
Another Bruising Defeat for HMRC
HMRC Ruled Offside in Football Agent VAT Appeal
Premier League Clubs Avoided £250m in Tax, Expert Estimate
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Theme Music : Agent Red by Abbynoise
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Just when agents and others in the football worldthought it was safe to think there was some certainty on FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations) at least for the new transfer window, FIFA delivered a circular that has sent the football agent world into yet more confusion and bewilderment.
Yet whilst FIFA Circular #1873 has prematurely prompted celebration and euphoria for some in the football world, The Agents Angle examines if the announcement of the suspension on aspects of the hotly disputed new football agent regulations is all that it seems, or whether it is understandably causing confusion and differences of opinion.
Whilst the core issue of the cap on agent commissions/fees does seem to be suspended, the announcement on FFAR with its seeming contradictions prompts other questions and confusion.
Also, what is the impact of these changes on agents and the wider football world with many transfer windows around the world now open? - How are National Football (member) Associations to handle this latest twist in the FFAR saga, and the implementation of their own national regulations at such a busy time?
EMAIL : [email protected]
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(01:34) - One FIFA Circular (#1873) Changed the Agent Regulatory Landscape ..... Yet Again! >
(02:48) - Overview of FIFA Circular 1873 - 'FIFA Football Agent Regulations Update on Implementation'. >
(05:30) - Impressions of FIFA's Tone, Content and Explainations in Circular 1873. >
(10:26) - Have FIFA Tied Themselves up In Knots? Creating More Chaos for Everyone Around the World. >
(14:34) - A Hidden Sign of FIFA's FFAR Priorities or What FIFA Consider the Priorities of Others? >
(15:25) - What Has FIFA Suspended in the FIFA Football Agent Regulations? >
(19:40) - Rumours Circulate of Suspension of the Football Agents Exam - Unlikely, Unfair But Possible? >
(21:19) - Misguided Euphoria and Celebration is Understandable But This Is ONLY a PARTIAL and TEMPORARY Suspension of FFAR!
(22:36) - What Elements of FFAR Remain and are NOT Suspended? >
(24:48) - Could Agent Related Disputes be Heading for Courts of Law with FFAR Dispute Resolution Suspended? >
(27:25) - Examples of Confusion, Conflicts, Contradictions and Concerns from FIFA Circular 1873. >
(29:47) - Wider Impact and Confusion for So Many! - Particularly for Football's National (Member) Associations. >
(33:45) - 'Deja Vu' of Bad FIFA Decisions in 2015 and the Impact on Agents Large and Small >
(34:54) - NOTICE : New Football Agents License and Regulations in England, Now in Force. >
(36:16) - Closing Remarks - Future Episode Trailer - Get in Touch. >
(37:09) - Disclaimer >
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RELATED LINKS :
FIFA - FIFA Circular 1873 - FIFA Football Agent Regulations: update on implementation (PDF)
FIFA - Information update on the preliminary injunction granted by the Landgericht Dortmund in the procedure 8 O 1/23 (Kart)
FIFA - FIFA Football Agent Regulations : January 2023 (PDF)
FA (England) - Regulation Guidance : re FIFA Circular #1873 (PDF)
FA (England) - FA Registered Football Agent Registration
FA (England) - Regulations & Guidance in Relation to the FA Football Agent Regulations
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