Inside FIFA and the Development of the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations) – Where are the Agent Associations & What do they ‘Stand For’? – Football Agents Classified as Employment Agencies?
Season 1 : Episode 41
Much of the focus on the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) has rightly been from the perspective of football agents, however, what has been the experience of many of those within FIFA tasked with developing the FFAR?
In this episode of The Agent’s Angle, we are privileged to be joined by Tarik Ajanovic, a former FIFA official from the Agents Department; for a first-hand account of the challenges, thoughts, and experiences from a rarely heard perspective.
Where do Football Agent Associations now sit in the football eco-system and how are they performing in terms of representing not just their members, but the football agent industry as a whole? Not least, whether their efforts are good enough for FIFA and others in football to view agents as ‘stakeholders‘.
There is also a look at the latest circular from FIFA featuring the AWG (Agent Working Group), agent exam, and agent licensing fees.
We also have news from elsewhere, that new government legislation could see football agents classified as ‘employment agencies‘ and subject to further compliance and regulation.
EMAIL : questions@theagentsangle.com
SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(01:06) – Introduction – Something a Bit Special From ‘Within’ FIFA. >
(01:43) – FIFA Football Agent Regulations, Exam & AWG Updates – FIFA Circular 1891. >
(04:49) – Football Agents May be Classified as ‘Employment Agencies’? >
(07:07) – Concern & Some ‘Panic’ From Agents on Possible New Legislation. >
(10:00) – Additional Compliance for Football Agents; Not Just FFAR! >
(11:19) – A ‘Limited’ Opportunity for Football Agents to Consult on Legislation. >
(13:33) – Guest Interview – Tarik Ajanovic (pt 1/2) – Challenges of a FIFA Official with FFAR. >
(14:13) – Roles & Responsibilities at FIFA, Plus Developing the FFAR. >
(19:13) – Best, Worst and Most Challenging Aspects for FIFA’s Agent’s Department. >
(28:18) – Insights and Appreciation of Agents and the Football Agent Industry as a Whole. >
(32:45) – Moving to Miami : The Affect on FIFA and the Football Agent Industry. >
(43:56) – Notes and Guest interview Observations & Analysis. >
(47:02) – Timelines from FIFA on FFAR Just ‘Dont Add Up’! >
(48:47) – FFAR : An Unenviable and Very Difficult Job of ‘Damage Limitation’ for Some at FIFA? >
(49:46) – Even Some at FIFA Don’t Agree with FFAR Elements! – But Who is Responsible? >
(51:51) – Difference of Opinions on the Influence US Sports and the Move to Miami for Football Agents of ALL SIZES. >
(55:30) – The Role of the AWG and Football Agents as ‘Stakeholders’. >
(59:19) – Unanswered Questions About the International and Regional Football Agent Associations. >
(62:15) – Experiences and Overview of the Main Football Agent Associations. >
(69:52) – Is It Time for Football Agent Associations to Reflect, Rethink, Restructure and Regroup? >
(75:00) – Closing Remarks & Notices >
(77:09) – Disclaimer. >
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FIFA Agent Working Group ((F)AWG) >
Agent Training Provider LinkedIn Post (FFAR Online) >
AfFAA – African Football Agents Association >
EFAA – European Football Agents Association >
ProFAA – Professional Football Agents Association >
UAIFA – Unión de Agentes de lntermediarios de Fútbol de América >
’The Agents Angle’ – Football Agents Association Questionnaire >
Fifa embarks on legal team recruitment drive following staff exodus >
FIFA faces losing control of transfer markets as lawyer crisis reaches tipping point >
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FEATURED ARTICLES & CIRCULARS :
FIFA Circular #1891 – FIFA Football Agent Regulations : Exam Date >
EAS Update : Employment Agencies Act 1973 >
FA Email : re EAS Employment Agencies Act Update >>
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SHOW LINKS :
Website : www.theagentsangle.com >
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CREDITS :
Theme Music : Agent Red by Abbynoise
Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/agent-red
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