Questions and Answers
Where can the definitions be found in the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR)?
In the FFAR itself
What is an 'Interest' under the FFAR?
A type of financial benefit
Who is this document intended for?
FIFA member associations, FIFA stakeholders, and Football Agents
During the transition period, intermediaries can continue to operate as intermediaries and register with member associations.
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Can a Football Agent voluntarily suspend their license?
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What happens to the role of an intermediary after 1 October 2023?
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How many languages is the Agent platform available in?
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How many Football Agents can each member association license?
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Can the annual licence fee to FIFA be paid in instalments?
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How long is a Football Agent licence valid for?
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According to the FFAR, what is the definition of an 'Interest'?
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What determines whether a Football Agent is considered a 'Connected Football Agent'?
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What are Football Agent Services according to the FFAR?
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Under what circumstances can two Connected Football Agents provide Football Agent Services together?
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According to the FFAR, which of the following is considered a Transaction?
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What is the definition of 'Other Services' in the context of Football Agent Services?
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Are Other Services regulated by the FFAR?
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Can an owner of a football club become a licensed Football Agent?
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Which step must a sports agent take to have their license recognized by FIFA as equivalent to a Football Agent license?
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How many times per year will the FIFA Football Agent exam take place during the first implementation phase of the FFAR?
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Can a citizen of a foreign country pass the FIFA Football Agent exam in an association of a different country?
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Is the FIFA Football Agent exam an open-book exam?
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Can an employee or official of a club or association become a licensed Football Agent?
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Can an employee or official of an organization which represents the interests of players become a licensed Football Agent?
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Is there an educational requirement to become a Football Agent?
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Does the requirement for a candidate/applicant to not have been the subject of a suspension by a sports body apply only to a suspension in the role as a Players' Agent/intermediary or does it extend to when they were a player as well?
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Study Notes
FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR)
- Definitions can be found in the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR)
- An 'Interest' under the FFAR is defined as a direct or indirect financial interest, a family relationship, or a business relationship
Intended Audience
- The document is intended for Football Agents and intermediaries
Transition Period
- During the transition period, intermediaries can continue to operate as intermediaries and register with member associations
Football Agent License
- A Football Agent can voluntarily suspend their license
- A Football Agent licence is valid for a specific period (duration not specified)
- The annual licence fee to FIFA can be paid in instalments
Agent Platform
- The Agent platform is available in multiple languages (number of languages not specified)
Member Associations
- Each member association can license multiple Football Agents
Connected Football Agents
- A Connected Football Agent is determined by their relationships with other Football Agents or entities
- Two Connected Football Agents can provide Football Agent Services together under certain circumstances
Football Agent Services
- Football Agent Services include negotiations, representations, and other services related to football transactions
- 'Other Services' include services not related to football transactions, and are not regulated by the FFAR
Conflicts of Interest
- An owner of a football club cannot become a licensed Football Agent
- An employee or official of a club or association cannot become a licensed Football Agent
- An employee or official of an organization representing players' interests cannot become a licensed Football Agent
FIFA Football Agent Exam
- The FIFA Football Agent exam will take place multiple times per year during the first implementation phase
- A citizen of a foreign country can pass the FIFA Football Agent exam in an association of a different country
- The exam is not an open-book exam
- To have their license recognized by FIFA, a sports agent must take a specific step (not specified)
Eligibility
- There is an educational requirement to become a Football Agent
- A candidate/applicant must not have been the subject of a suspension by a sports body, either as a Players' Agent/intermediary or as a player
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