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What is the first step for a natural person to become a Football Agent?
What is the first step for a natural person to become a Football Agent?
What is the applicant required to do when applying for a licence?
What is the applicant required to do when applying for a licence?
What is one of the eligibility requirements for a Football Agent?
What is one of the eligibility requirements for a Football Agent?
What is a consequence of not complying with the rules relating to ethics and professional conduct?
What is a consequence of not complying with the rules relating to ethics and professional conduct?
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What is one of the criminal charges that would prevent an applicant from becoming a Football Agent?
What is one of the criminal charges that would prevent an applicant from becoming a Football Agent?
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What is available on www.fifa.com?
What is available on www.fifa.com?
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What is the exception to the rule that an applicant cannot be an official or employee of FIFA, a confederation, a member association, a league, a club, a body that represents the interests of clubs or leagues or any organisation connected directly or indirectly with such organisations and entities?
What is the exception to the rule that an applicant cannot be an official or employee of FIFA, a confederation, a member association, a league, a club, a body that represents the interests of clubs or leagues or any organisation connected directly or indirectly with such organisations and entities?
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In the 24 months before submitting a licence application, what is the requirement for an applicant?
In the 24 months before submitting a licence application, what is the requirement for an applicant?
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What is the consequence of failing to pay the exam fee before the exam?
What is the consequence of failing to pay the exam fee before the exam?
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What is the format of the exam prepared by FIFA?
What is the format of the exam prepared by FIFA?
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What is the consequence of failing to pay the annual licence fee within ninety days of passing the exam?
What is the consequence of failing to pay the annual licence fee within ninety days of passing the exam?
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What is the duration of a licence issued to a natural person?
What is the duration of a licence issued to a natural person?
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What is a requirement for a Football Agent to maintain their licence?
What is a requirement for a Football Agent to maintain their licence?
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What happens to a person who has previously terminated their licence and wants to practise as a Football Agent in the future?
What happens to a person who has previously terminated their licence and wants to practise as a Football Agent in the future?
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What is the responsibility of the FIFA general secretariat?
What is the responsibility of the FIFA general secretariat?
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What is the purpose of the exam fee charged by the member association?
What is the purpose of the exam fee charged by the member association?
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Study Notes
Becoming a Football Agent
- To become a Football Agent, a natural person must submit a complete licence application via the Platform, comply with eligibility requirements, pass an exam conducted by FIFA, and pay an annual fee to FIFA.
- By applying for a licence, an applicant agrees to abide by FIFA Regulations, FIFA Statutes, FIFA Code of Ethics, FIFA Disciplinary Code, and RSTP.
Eligibility Requirements
- An applicant must not have made false or misleading statements in their application.
- An applicant must not have been convicted of certain criminal charges, including organised crime, corruption, bribery, and fraud.
- An applicant must not have been subject to suspension or disqualification by a regulatory authority or sports governing body for failure to comply with rules relating to ethics and professional conduct.
- An applicant must not be an official or employee of FIFA, a confederation, a member association, a league, a club, or any organisation connected directly or indirectly with such organisations, unless representing the interests of Football Agents.
- An applicant must not hold any interest in a club, academy, league, or Single-Entity League.
Exam Procedure
- An applicant who satisfies the eligibility requirements will be invited to sit the exam at a member association selected in their licence application.
- The member association may charge an exam fee to cover the reasonable costs of organising and holding the exam.
- The exam will be a multiple-choice test prepared by FIFA, testing knowledge of current football regulations.
Licence Fee
- If an applicant passes the exam, they must pay the annual licence fee to FIFA within ninety days of passing the exam.
Licence Issue and Continuing Professional Development
- A licence is issued to a natural person for an indefinite period, subject to article 17, and is strictly personal and non-transferable.
- A Football Agent must comply with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements on an annual basis to maintain their licence.
Suspension or Termination of Licence
- A Football Agent may request a temporary suspension or permanent termination of their licence by submitting a substantiated request in the Platform.
- To practise as a Football Agent in future, a person who has previously terminated their licence must complete the full licence application process.
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This quiz covers the general provisions of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations, including eligibility requirements and licensing process.
