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What is the primary reason why an owner of a football club cannot become a licensed Football Agent?
What is the primary reason why an owner of a football club cannot become a licensed Football Agent?
- They are not experienced in football player representation
- They are an official or employee of a club
- They are not knowledgeable about the football industry
- They have a conflict of interest in representing players and owning a club (correct)
What is the exception to the rule that an applicant to hold a licence (or a licence holder) cannot hold any interest in a club?
What is the exception to the rule that an applicant to hold a licence (or a licence holder) cannot hold any interest in a club?
- An ordinary and freely accessible non-transferrable personal membership entitling its owner to a single vote in club affairs (correct)
- Holding a majority stake in the club
- Being a club's official sponsor
- Owning a small percentage of the club's shares
What happens if a licensed Football Agent purchases a fourth-division club affiliated to the football association in their country?
What happens if a licensed Football Agent purchases a fourth-division club affiliated to the football association in their country?
- They are eligible to hold a dual licence as a Football Agent and a club owner
- They are no longer eligible to hold a licence and must immediately terminate or suspend their licence (correct)
- They must obtain a special permit from the football association
- They are exempt from the rules and regulations governing Football Agents
Why is John Smith not eligible to apply for a licence in the first scenario?
Why is John Smith not eligible to apply for a licence in the first scenario?
What is the characteristic of a personal membership in City FC that makes it an exception to the rule?
What is the characteristic of a personal membership in City FC that makes it an exception to the rule?
What is the purpose of the restriction on holding an interest in a club for licensed Football Agents?
What is the purpose of the restriction on holding an interest in a club for licensed Football Agents?
What is the consequence for John Smith if he purchases a fourth-division club affiliated to the football association in his country?
What is the consequence for John Smith if he purchases a fourth-division club affiliated to the football association in his country?
What is the primary requirement for a personal membership to be an exception to the rule?
What is the primary requirement for a personal membership to be an exception to the rule?
Can an owner of a club hold a licence to act as a Football Agent?
Can an owner of a club hold a licence to act as a Football Agent?
Why is John Smith not eligible to apply for a licence in the second scenario?
Why is John Smith not eligible to apply for a licence in the second scenario?
What is the implication of holding an interest in a club for a licensed Football Agent?
What is the implication of holding an interest in a club for a licensed Football Agent?
What is the characteristic of a club that allows its members to hold a personal membership entitling its owner to a single vote in club affairs?
What is the characteristic of a club that allows its members to hold a personal membership entitling its owner to a single vote in club affairs?
What is the first step in the national licensing system established by the relevant national law?
What is the first step in the national licensing system established by the relevant national law?
What is required for sports agents licensed under a national system to be exempt from the FIFA exam?
What is required for sports agents licensed under a national system to be exempt from the FIFA exam?
How many times can a candidate attempt the FIFA Football Agent exam?
How many times can a candidate attempt the FIFA Football Agent exam?
In how many languages will the Agent platform be available?
In how many languages will the Agent platform be available?
How many Football Agents can each member association license?
How many Football Agents can each member association license?
What is the format of the FIFA Football Agent exam?
What is the format of the FIFA Football Agent exam?
Where can a Football Agent take the licensing exam?
Where can a Football Agent take the licensing exam?
What is the purpose of the special Football Agent licence application?
What is the purpose of the special Football Agent licence application?
How many times per year will the FIFA Football Agent exam take place in the first implementation phase?
How many times per year will the FIFA Football Agent exam take place in the first implementation phase?
How often must a Football Agent pay the annual licence fee?
How often must a Football Agent pay the annual licence fee?
Is professional liability insurance required to obtain a Football Agent licence?
Is professional liability insurance required to obtain a Football Agent licence?
What languages is the FIFA Football Agent exam available in?
What languages is the FIFA Football Agent exam available in?
What is required for a national sports agent licence to be deemed equivalent to a Football Agent licence?
What is required for a national sports agent licence to be deemed equivalent to a Football Agent licence?
How long is a Football Agent licence valid?
How long is a Football Agent licence valid?
What is required for a person licensed as a players' agent prior to 1 April 2015 to obtain a Football Agent licence?
What is required for a person licensed as a players' agent prior to 1 April 2015 to obtain a Football Agent licence?
What is the format of the exam hosting?
What is the format of the exam hosting?
Are there any additional questions related to national football agent regulations in the exam?
Are there any additional questions related to national football agent regulations in the exam?
Can a candidate have gaps in their intermediary registration between 1 April 2015 and the date of the FFAR approval?
Can a candidate have gaps in their intermediary registration between 1 April 2015 and the date of the FFAR approval?
What is the annual licence fee for Football Agents?
What is the annual licence fee for Football Agents?
What happens if a candidate fails the licensing exam?
What happens if a candidate fails the licensing exam?
Can an employee of a club become a licensed Football Agent?
Can an employee of a club become a licensed Football Agent?
What is the exception to the rule that an employee or official of a club or association may not obtain a licence to act as a Football Agent?
What is the exception to the rule that an employee or official of a club or association may not obtain a licence to act as a Football Agent?
Can an employee of an organisation which represents the interests of players become a licensed Football Agent?
Can an employee of an organisation which represents the interests of players become a licensed Football Agent?
What is the educational requirement to become a Football Agent?
What is the educational requirement to become a Football Agent?
What is the language requirement to become a Football Agent?
What is the language requirement to become a Football Agent?
What is the relevance of a candidate’s/applicant’s role at the time of their suspension by a sports body?
What is the relevance of a candidate’s/applicant’s role at the time of their suspension by a sports body?
Can an individual convicted of a criminal charge connected with corruption in a court of first instance apply for a licence?
Can an individual convicted of a criminal charge connected with corruption in a court of first instance apply for a licence?
What must a sports agent licensed under a relevant national law take to have their licence recognised by FIFA as equivalent to a Football Agent licence?
What must a sports agent licensed under a relevant national law take to have their licence recognised by FIFA as equivalent to a Football Agent licence?
Can a player who was banned for life from taking part in any sports-related activity by a sports governing body apply to become a Football Agent?
Can a player who was banned for life from taking part in any sports-related activity by a sports governing body apply to become a Football Agent?
Can a Football Agent be an official of a confederation?
Can a Football Agent be an official of a confederation?
What is the timeframe for intermediaries to become licensed as Football Agents?
What is the timeframe for intermediaries to become licensed as Football Agents?
What happens to an intermediary's registration after 1 October 2023?
What happens to an intermediary's registration after 1 October 2023?
Why might a Football Agent request a temporary suspension of their licence?
Why might a Football Agent request a temporary suspension of their licence?
What happens when a Football Agent's licence is terminated?
What happens when a Football Agent's licence is terminated?
How many chances do intermediaries have to pass the exam during the transition period?
How many chances do intermediaries have to pass the exam during the transition period?
What can an individual do after terminating their Football Agent licence?
What can an individual do after terminating their Football Agent licence?
Study Notes
Restrictions on Football Agents
- An owner of a football club cannot obtain a licence to act as a Football Agent.
- A licence holder or applicant cannot be an official or employee of a club.
Restrictions due to Club Interests
- Holding any interest in a club, regardless of the percentage, prohibits one from obtaining a licence.
- Exception: Holding an ordinary and freely accessible non-transferrable personal membership entitling its owner to a single vote in club affairs is allowed.
Examples
- John Smith, with 5% of City FC shares, cannot apply for a licence.
- John Smith, a licensed Football Agent, who purchases a fourth-division club, is no longer eligible to hold a licence and must terminate or suspend it.
- John Smith, an ordinary member of City FC, with a single personal and non-transferable vote, can hold a Football Agent licence.
Restrictions for FIFA, Confederation, Club, or Association Employees/Officials
- An employee (including a player or coach) or official of a club or association cannot obtain a licence to act as a Football Agent.
- Exception: If an applicant/holder represents the interests of Football Agents in a FIFA, confederation, or member association body.
Football Agent Eligibility
- An owner of a football club cannot become a licensed Football Agent.
- An applicant cannot be an official or employee of a club, nor hold any interest in a club (except for an ordinary, non-transferrable, and personal membership).
- An employee or official of FIFA, a confederation, a club, or member association cannot become a licensed Football Agent, except when representing the interests of Football Agents.
- An employee or official of an organisation representing players' interests can become a licensed Football Agent.
Football Agent Licensing
- There are no educational or professional requirements to become a Football Agent.
- There are no language requirements, but Football Agents need to have sufficient knowledge of English, French, or Spanish.
- A candidate must not have been suspended by a sports body for two or more years, disqualified, or struck off for failing to comply with ethics and professional conduct rules.
FIFA Football Agent Exam
- The exam can be taken up to two times per year, and then reduced to one per year.
- Applications are open to everyone, regardless of citizenship and domicile.
- The exam is based on FIFA regulations and separate study materials published for each exam.
- The exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions and can be taken in English, French, or Spanish.
- The exam is an open-book exam, and candidates can use the relevant study materials on their laptops.
- The exam can be attempted an unlimited number of times.
Football Agent Licence
- The licence is granted for an indefinite period, subject to ongoing compliance with eligibility requirements, payment of the licence fee, reporting obligations, and obtaining a sufficient number of continuing professional development credits.
- The licence fee is USD 600, and it must be paid annually by 30 September.
- A Football Agent does not need to have professional liability insurance to obtain or hold a licence.
- A Football Agent licence can be voluntarily suspended or terminated for regulatory reasons.
Transition Period
- Intermediaries registered between 1 April 2015 and the date of the FFAR approval will have to become licensed as Football Agents during the nine-month transition period.
- During this period, they can continue to operate as intermediaries and have two chances to attempt to pass the exam.
- After 1 October 2023, the role of an intermediary will no longer exist, and intermediaries should follow the licensing procedure and take the exam or apply for a licence through the National Law Path.
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Learn about the rules and restrictions for obtaining a football agent licence, including the eligibility of football club owners and employees.
