FIFA FOOTBALL AGENT REGULATIONS – FAQS

Emma is a Football Agent and also a member of a member-owned football club. She is concerned about whether her membership in the club constitutes holding an Interest in that club, which might affect her professional activities as a Football Agent.

Emma's membership in the club is not considered holding an Interest, so it does not affect her ability to perform her duties as a Football Agent.

David and Sarah are both Football Agents who work for the same agency. The agency employs both of them to provide Football Agent Services. Sarah is concerned about how their working relationship is classified under FIFA regulations.

How is Sarah's connection to David classified under FIFA regulations?

Sarah and David are classified as Connected Football Agents.

John and Mike are both directors and shareholders in the same agency that provides Football Agent Services. They often collaborate on various transactions and represent different clients through their agency.

How are John and Mike classified under FIFA regulations?

John and Mike are classified as Connected Football Agents.

Emily and Jake are both Football Agents working independently. Emily is Jake's sibling, and they often discuss their work but do not work for the same agency.

How are Emily and Jake classified under FIFA regulations?

Emily and Jake are classified as Connected Football Agents.

Anna and Tom are both Football Agents who have informally agreed to cooperate on multiple transactions, sharing the revenue and profits from their services. They are not part of the same agency but work together regularly.

Question: How are Anna and Tom classified under FIFA regulations?

Anna and Tom are classified as Connected Football Agents.

Can John Smith remain eligible to hold his Football Agent licence while serving as an official of a confederation?

Yes, because his role represents the interests of Football Agents.

Is there an eligibility barrier for an individual employed by or an official of an organization representing the interests of players to obtain a licence to act as a Football Agent?

No, there is no eligibility barrier.

What must a Football Agent do on an annual basis?

Pay the annual licence fee to FIFA.

Comply with reporting obligations.

Comply with continuing professional development requirements.

When is a Football Agent representing a Releasing Entity typically paid?

After the transfer compensation is received by the Releasing Entity.

How are all service fee payments to Football Agents typically made?

Through the FIFA Clearing House, following the FIFA Clearing House Regulations.

What is the primary duty and obligation of a Football Agent?

To act in the best interests of their Client.

Who is competent to impose sanctions on any Football Agent or Client that violates the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), the FIFA Statutes, or other FIFA regulations?

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee

The independent Ethics Committee

When must Football Agents upload reports to FIFA's Agent Platform?

Within 14 days of execution, amendment, or termination

What must Football Agents upload to FIFA's Agent Platform within 14 days of execution?

Any agreement with a Client other than a Representation Agreement, including agreements relating to Other Services

Within what timeframe must Football Agents submit information to FIFA's Agent Platform following the payment of a service fee?

Within 14 days

Football Agents conducting their business through an Agency are required to upload changes to the information related to the Agency to the Agent Platform within what timeframe?

Within 30 days

When must Football Agents inform their Clients of any written offer?

Immediately upon receipt

What must Football Agents provide to their Clients upon request?

Representation Agreement

Copy of the employment contract

Written agreements in relation to Other Services

What must Football Agents do upon request from the relevant bodies?

Cooperate with Associations

Cooperate with Confederation

Cooperate with FIFA

Are "domestic" Transactions required to be reported in the Platform?

Yes, but only if the relevant national football agent regulations establish such an obligation

The Football Tribunal is composed of:

the Dispute Resolution Chamber

the Player Status Chamber

the Agents Chamber

What disputes does the Agents Chamber have jurisdiction to determine?

Disputes arising from Representation Agreements with an international dimension

Under what circumstances does the Agents Chamber have jurisdiction to determine disputes?

Disputes no more than two years have elapsed giving rise to the dispute

How are disputes involving a Representation Agreement without international dimension decided?

Based on the national football agent regulations

Which body has the jurisdiction to determine disputes?

The Agents Chamber

Who has the final decision on imposing sanctions when the Agents Chamber determines disputes?

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee

Independent Ethics Committee

What types of sanctions may be issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for Clients who violate the FFAR?

Reprimand, warning, fine, ban on participating in football-related activity (for Individuals) or a ban on registering players (for clubs)

What types of sanctions may be issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for Football Agents who violate the FFAR?

Reprimand, warning, fine, ban on participating in football-related activity, or suspension.

Withdrawal of a licence

Who makes the final decision if a Football Agent fails to meet the eligibility requirements notified by the FIFA general secretariat?

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee

How much time will the Football Agent be given to rectify their non-compliance?

60 days

How can a member association implement their national football agent regulations?

By drafting regulations that comply with Article 3 of the FFAR