FIFA Football Transfer System Objectives

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What is the scope of these Regulations?

Only to national transfers

Only to Football Agents registered in a specific country

Only to international transfers

To all Representation Agreements with an international dimension or connected to an international transfer or Transaction (correct)

What is considered to have an international dimension?

Representation Agreements governing Football Agent Services related to a Specified Transaction in connection with an international transfer (correct)

Representation Agreements only with international clubs

Only Representation Agreements with a coach moving to a different country

Representation Agreements only with international players

What is the primary objective of FIFA's regulation of the football transfer system?

To promote the interests of football agents

To protect the contractual stability between professional players and clubs (correct)

To favor the interests of elite football over grassroots football

To increase the revenue of football clubs

What applies to Representation Agreements without an international dimension?

National football agent regulations of the country where the client is registered Signup and view all the answers

What must national football agent regulations do?

Incorporate articles 11 to 21 of these Regulations by reference Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the core objectives of the football transfer system?

To encourage the training of young players Signup and view all the answers

What can member associations do with their national football agent regulations?

Deviate from articles 11 to 21 of these Regulations where they conflict with stricter mandatory provisions of the law applicable in the territory of the member association Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of regulating the occupation of Football Agent?

To ensure the conduct of a Football Agent is consistent with the core objectives of the football transfer system Signup and view all the answers

What must member associations do upon request?

Provide FIFA with a copy of their national football agent regulations for review Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of regulating the occupation of Football Agent?

To ensure the quality of the service provided by Football Agents to Clients at fair and reasonable service fees Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of regulating the occupation of Football Agent?

To protect players who lack experience or information relating to the football transfer system Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the core objectives of the football transfer system related to competitive balance?

To promote a spirit of solidarity between elite and grassroots football Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Objectives of Football Transfer System

FIFA has a statutory obligation to regulate all matters related to the football transfer system
Core objectives:
- Protect contractual stability between professional players and clubs
- Encourage training of young players
- Promote solidarity between elite and grassroots football
- Protect minors
- Maintain competitive balance
- Ensure regularity of sporting competitions

Regulation of Football Agents

Objectives:
- Raise and set minimum professional and ethical standards
- Ensure quality of service at fair and reasonable fees
- Limit conflicts of interest
- Improve financial and administrative transparency
- Protect inexperienced players
- Enhance contractual stability between players, coaches, and clubs
- Prevent abusive, excessive, and speculative practices

Scope of Regulations

Govern the occupation of Football Agents within the international transfer system
Apply to:
- Representation Agreements with an international dimension
- Conduct connected to an international transfer or transaction

International Dimension

A Representation Agreement has an international dimension if:
- It relates to a Specified Transaction connected to an international transfer
- It governs Football Agent Services related to more than one Specified Transaction, one of which is connected to an international transfer

National Football Agent Regulations

Member associations must implement and enforce national regulations by 30 September 2023
National regulations govern Football Agents within the territory of the relevant member association
National regulations must:
- Incorporate articles 11-21 of these Regulations by reference
- Incorporate references to mandatory national law
- Provide jurisdiction to a national-level body for dispute resolution and disciplinary measures
Member associations may introduce stricter measures or deviate from provisions if they conflict with national law

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This quiz covers the objectives of FIFA's football transfer system, including protecting contractual stability, encouraging youth training, and promoting solidarity between elite and grassroots football.