31 Questions
What is the jurisdiction of the relevant member association in regard to conduct connected to a representation agreement?
Conduct connected to a representation agreement without an international dimension
What must each member association implement and enforce by 30 September 2023?
National football agent regulations
Where can member associations access templates for their national football agent regulations?
FIFA.com/legal
What must member associations do with their national football agent regulations after approval?
Provide a copy to FIFA in one of the official FIFA languages
What happens to existing representation agreements that are in force at the time the FFAR are approved?
They remain valid until their natural expiry and may not be extended
What must new representation agreements or renewals of existing representation agreements comply with from 1 October 2023?
The FFAR
What is the consequence of not obtaining a license pursuant to the FFAR for existing representation agreements?
The inability to provide football agent services after 1 October 2023
Why will FIFA not enforce commission claims in excess of the applicable service fee cap?
Because they were triggered after 1 October 2023
What is the purpose of the national football agent regulations?
To regulate football agents at national level
Who must report any amendments or changes to their national football agent regulations to FIFA?
Member associations
What is the primary purpose of the Football Agent Working Group?
To act as a permanent consultative body for football agent-related matters
When will the provisions regarding the activity of football agents enter into force?
1 October 2023
What is the deadline for member associations to implement and enforce national football agent regulations?
30 September 2023
What will happen to representation agreements that are in force at the time the FFAR are approved?
They will remain valid until their natural expiry and may not be extended
What is the purpose of the templates for national football agent regulations provided by FIFA?
To assist member associations in implementing national football agent regulations
What is the consequence of not complying with the FFAR as from 1 October 2023?
Possible sanctions may be imposed
What is the role of the FIFA Agents Department?
To deal with licensing and regulatory matters concerning the FFAR
When will the provisions related to obtaining a licence enter into force?
9 January 2023
What is the requirement for new representation agreements or renewals of existing representation agreements concluded after the FFAR are approved?
They must comply with the FFAR as from 1 October 2023
What is the purpose of the FFAR?
To regulate the activity of football agents at international level
What is the maximum date by which existing representation agreements must comply with the FFAR?
1 October 2023
What is the consequence of not obtaining a licence pursuant to the FFAR?
Provision of football agent services will not be allowed
What is the purpose of the Football Agent Working Group?
To act as a permanent consultative body
What is the effective date for the service fee cap?
1 October 2023
What is the fate of commission claims above the applicable service fee cap?
They will not be enforced by FIFA
What triggers FIFA's competence to enforce further provisions of the FFAR?
Conduct connected to an international transfer or an international transaction
Which of the following is NOT a circumstance that determines FIFA's competence to enforce further provisions of the FFAR?
The location of the football agent's office
What is the responsibility of member associations regarding national football agent regulations?
To enforce their respective national football agent regulations
What is the primary difference between FIFA's jurisdiction for contractual disputes and its competence to enforce further provisions of the FFAR?
The scope of jurisdiction
Under what circumstances can FIFA impose sanctions for behaviour in violation of the FFAR?
When conduct is connected to an international transfer or an international transaction
What is the purpose of FIFA's competence to enforce further provisions of the FFAR?
To impose sanctions for behaviour in violation of the FFAR
Study Notes
FIFA's Competence to Enforce FFAR
- FIFA has competence to enforce further provisions of the FFAR, including imposing sanctions for behavior in violation of the FFAR.
- This competence is triggered by conduct connected to an international transfer or international transaction, regardless of the existence of a contractual dispute.
Jurisdiction of FIFA and Member Associations
- FIFA has jurisdiction over:
- Conduct connected to a representation agreement with an international dimension.
- Conduct connected to an international transfer or international transaction.
- Member associations are responsible for:
- Enforcing their national football agent regulations.
- Imposing sanctions on any football agent or client that violates national football agent regulations.
- Conduct connected to a representation agreement without an international dimension.
- Conduct connected to a national transfer or national transaction.
Introduction of National Football Agent Regulations
- Member associations must implement and enforce national football agent regulations by 30 September 2023.
- National football agent regulations will apply to all representation agreements that have no international dimension.
- FIFA will provide templates for national football agent regulations on www.fifa.com/legal.
- Member associations must provide a copy of their domestic regulations to FIFA in one of the official FIFA languages.
Existing Representation Agreements
- Existing representation agreements will remain valid until their natural expiry and may not be extended.
- New representation agreements or renewals of existing representation agreements concluded after the FFAR are approved must comply with the FFAR as from 1 October 2023.
- Any person who has entered into an existing representation agreement must obtain a licence pursuant to the FFAR to continue providing football agent services as from 1 October 2023.
Entry into Force of FFAR
- The FFAR will enter into force on 9 January 2023 for articles 1 to 10 and articles 22 to 27.
- The remaining articles will enter into force on 1 October 2023.
- As from 1 October 2023, any individual who provides football agent services to a client must hold a licence issued by FIFA in accordance with the FFAR.
Football Agent Working Group
- FIFA will establish a Football Agent Working Group composed of representatives of professional football stakeholders and agent organisations.
- The Working Group will act as a permanent consultative body in relation to any football agent-related matters.
This quiz tests your understanding of FIFA's competence to enforce provisions of the FIFA Football Agents Regulations (FFAR) including the imposition of sanctions for violating regulations.
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