FIFA Football Agent Exam Study Materials PDF

V. FINAL PROVISIONS Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 149 49 72. Official languages 1. This Code exists in English, French and Spanish. 2. In the event of any discrepancy between the three texts, the English version is authoritative. 73. Gender and number Terms referring...

V. FINAL PROVISIONS Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 149 49 72. Official languages 1. This Code exists in English, French and Spanish. 2. In the event of any discrepancy between the three texts, the English version is authoritative. 73. Gender and number Terms referring to natural persons are applicable to both genders. Any term in the singular applies to the plural and vice versa. 74. Specific disciplinary rules Specific disciplinary rules may be introduced for the duration of a FIFA final competition. Such rules shall be communicated to the participating associations/clubs before the first match of the final competition at the latest. 75. Associations’ disciplinary codes 1. The associations are obliged to adapt their own disciplinary provisions to the general principles of this Code for the purpose of harmonising disciplinary measures. Article 66 paragraph 3 of this Code is considered mandatory in domestic competitions. 2. Upon FIFA’s request, the associations must provide FIFA with a copy of their updated regulations. 3. All associations shall also ensure that no one is involved in the management of clubs or the association itself who is under prosecution for action unworthy of such a position or who has been convicted of a criminal offence in the past five years. 76. Adoption and enforcement This Code was adopted by the FIFA Council at its meeting in Doha on 16 December 2022 and comes into force on 1 February 2023. Doha, 16 December 2022 For the FIFA Council: President: Gianni Infantino Secretary General: Fatma Samoura Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 150 ANNEXE Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 151 51 ANNEXE 1 – List of disciplinary measures Article 6 of this Code establishes the list of disciplinary measures which may be imposed by the FIFA’s judicial bodies on natural and legal persons. This annexe is aimed at providing a list of specific disciplinary measures which may be taken into consideration by the relevant judicial body when deciding on a specific case. For the sake of good order, it is to be noted that the list of disciplinary measures developed in the present annexe is not exhaustive, nor binding, and is without prejudice to the general principles established under article 25 of this Code. As a matter of fact, the decisions are rendered on a case-by-case basis and the type and extent of the disciplinary measures are determined by the relevant judicial body in accordance with the objective and subjective elements of the offence, taking into account both aggravating and mitigating circumstances. I. Failure to respect financial decisions (art. 21 of this Code) Amount due (in CHF) Fine (in CHF) 0-10,000 1,000 10,001-20,000 2,000 20,001-50,000 5,000 50,001-75,000 7,500 75,001-100,000 10,000 100,001-250,000 15,000 250,001-500,000 20,000 500,001-750,000 25,000 750,001-1,500,000 30,000 1,500,001-3,000,000 30,000 > 3,000,000 30,000 Final deadline to comply with the relevant decision 30 days Further disciplinary measures in case of failure to comply by the final deadline In the case of clubs In the case of associations In the case of natural persons Imposition of a ban on registering new players until the complete amount due is paid1 Additional disciplinary measures Imposition of a ban on any football-related activity2  1 A deduction of points or relegation to a lower division may also be ordered in addition to a transfer ban in the event of persistent failure, repeated offences or serious infringements or if no full transfer could be imposed or served for any reason. 2 O ther disciplinary measures may also be imposed.  Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 152 52 II. Order and security at matches (art. 17 of this Code) A. Host clubs and associations responsibilities Offence Sanction first offence Sanction second offence Sanction further offence Failure to assess the degree of risk posed by the match and notify the FIFA bodies of those that are especially high-risk CHF 5,000 CHF 7,500 CHF 15,000 Failure to comply with and implement existing safety rules and take every safety precaution demanded by the circumstances in and around the stadium before, during and after the match and if incidents occur CHF 5,000 CHF 7,500 CHF 15,000 Failure to ensure the safety of the match officials and the players and officials of the visiting team during their stay CHF 5,000 CHF 7,500 CHF 15,000 Failure to keep local authorities informed and collaborate with them actively and effectively CHF 5,000 CHF 7,500 CHF 15,000 Failure to ensure that law and order are maintained in and around the stadiums and that matches are organised properly CHF 10,000 CHF 15,000 CHF 30,000 B. Associations’ and clubs’ responsibilities for inappropriate Offence Sanction first offence Invasion or attempted invasion of the field of play CHF 5,000 (less than 5 persons) CHF 7,500 (between 5 and 10) CHF 10,000 (between 10 and 20) CHF 20,000 (if more than 20) Sanction second offence Sanction further offence CHF 7,500 Previous fine increased by 100% Throwing of objects No. of objects x CHF 500 No. of objects x CHF 750 No. of objects x CHF 1,000 Lighting of fireworks or any other objects No. of fireworks x CHF 500 With a minimum of CHF 1,000 No. of fireworks x CHF 750 With a minimum of CHF 1,500 No. of fireworks x CHF 1,000 With a minimum of CHF 2,000 Use of laser pointers or similar electronic devices CHF 5,000 CHF 7,500 Previous fine increased by 100% Use of gestures, words, objects or any other means to transmit a message that is not appropriate for a sports event CHF 5,000 (low severity) CHF 10,000 (high severity) CHF 10,000 (low severity) CHF 20,000 (high severity) Previous fine increased by 100% Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 153 Annexe behaviour of their supporters 53 Acts of damage CHF 5,000 + damages CHF 7,500 + damages Previous fine increased by 100% Causing a disturbance during national anthems CHF 5,000 CHF 7,500 Previous fine increased by 100% Drone CHF 15,000 (if no match interruption/no impact on the match) CHF 25,000 (if impact on the match – interruption or delay) - - III. Misconduct of players and officials (art. 14 of this Code) Fine FIFA tournament 3 Yellow card (caution) Indirect red card Direct red card Team misconduct 3 FIFA World Cup™ CHF 10,000 CHF 15,000 CHF 20,000 CHF 15,000 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ CHF 5,000 CHF 7,500 CHF 10,000 CHF 7,500 FIFA Club World Cup CHF 10,000 CHF 15,000 CHF 20,000 CHF 15,000 FIFA U-20 World Cup™ CHF 500 CHF 1,000 CHF 1,500 CHF 1,000 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ CHF 500 CHF 1,000 CHF 1,500 CHF 1,000 FIFA U-17 World Cup™ CHF 500 CHF 1,000 CHF 1,500 CHF 1,000 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ CHF 500 CHF 1,000 CHF 1,500 CHF 1,000 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ CHF 500 CHF 1,000 CHF 1,500 CHF 1,000 FIFA Futsal World Cup™ CHF 500 CHF 1,000 CHF 1,500 CHF 1,000 Olympic Football Tournaments – Men CHF 500 CHF 1,000 CHF 1,500 CHF 1,000 Olympic Football Tournaments – Women CHF 500 CHF 1,000 CHF 1,500 CHF 1,000 Youth Olympic Futsal Tournaments – Men N/A N/A N/A CHF 500 Youth Olympic Futsal Tournaments – Women N/A N/A N/A CHF 500  Such fine would be imposed in addition to the individual fines in case individual disciplinary sanctions are imposed by the referee on five or more players of the team during the relevant match. Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 154 54 IV. Other match-related issues FIFA Equipment Regulations Offence Sanction first offence Sanction second offence 4 Sanction further offence5 Infringement to the FIFA Equipment Regulations Warning CHF 5,000 Previous fine increased by 50% FIFA Media and Marketing Regulations Offence Sanction first offence Sanction second offence 6 Sanction further offence7 Unapproved advertisement on equipment in controlled areas Warning CHF 5,000 Previous fine increased by 50% Consumption of competing beverage brands in controlled areas Warning CHF 500 Previous fine increased by 50% Unapproved advertisement on the official training sites Warning CHF 5,000 Previous fine increased by 50% Failure to comply with media activity obligations in controlled areas Warning CHF 2,000 Previous fine increased by 50% Display and/or distribution of promotional materials in controlled areas Warning CHF 1,000 Previous fine increased by 50% Unapproved use of FIFA competition marks Warning CHF 2,000 Previous fine increased by 50% Others Sanction first offence Sanction second offence Sanction further offence Late kick-off Warning CHF 10,000 Previous fine increased by 100% Annexe Offence 4 5 6 7 The below amounts should be reduced to 20% for youth tournaments, futsal tournaments and beach soccer tournaments. The below amounts should be reduced to 20% for youth tournaments, futsal tournaments and beach soccer tournaments. The below amounts should be reduced to 20% for youth tournaments, futsal tournaments and beach soccer tournaments. The below amounts should be reduced to 20% for youth tournaments, futsal tournaments and beach soccer tournaments. Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 155 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 156