Fraudster Targets Barcelona Posing as a ‘Super Agent’ – Agents Blamed for Too Many Games – FIFA Invites Open Dialogue in Wake of Diarra Ruling – ‘No-Poach’ Clauses Under Fire.

Season 2 : Episode 5 (#47)

The shocking revelation of an attempt to defraud FC Barcelona by a fraudster posing as a well-known ‘Super Agent’ relating to a transfer deal.

Meanwhile, a former Bayern Munich ‘legend’ and ECA chief is reported to blame agents for the growing number of games faced by players.

FIFA opens the doors to a ‘global dialogue’ on Article 17 of the Regulations post-Diarra ruling, and further examination of how this ruling could impact football’s global transfer system.

Plus, a look at the controversial “no-poaching” clauses and their effect on player contracts. Tune in for critical insights and updates affecting agents, clubs, and the wider football world.


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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :

(00:08) – Episode Introduction & Show Overview. >

(01:06) – Nothing New from The ECJ, But Diarra Analysis Continues. >

(02:39) – Fraudster Poses as Zahavi in an Attempt to Defraud FC Barcelona. >

(06:53) – Addressing Transfer & Agent Related Scams. >

(08:19) – FIFA’s Response to Diarra Ruling & An Invitation for Open Dialogue on RSTP Art.17 >

(11:36) – Not Long for People (INCLUDING AGENTS) to Accept FIFAs Invitation of Open Dialogue >

(14:04) – The Global ‘Transfer System’ vs The Global ‘Transfer Market’. >

(15:56) – No-Poaching Clauses and Player Contracts. >

(21:39) – The Covid-19 Pandemic Triggered Exceptional Circumstances. >

(23:08) – ‘Poaching’ Disputes How Will FIFA and the Football Authorities Handle the Problem? >

(26:18) – Former Bayern Munich & ECA Chief Blames Agents for Too Many Games. >

(31:11) – Nothing New: But Realisation for Some That FFAR ‘Cap’ Could Create Problems and More ‘Super-Agents’. >

(32:16) – Closing Comments – Events, Conferences, Announcements. >

(33:50) – Disclaimer >

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RELATED LINKS :

Football Regulatory Global Discussion Forum⁠

⁠FIFA’s strategic objective to further improve the transfer system (Goal 2) – Implement transfer system reform and address other governance-related matters ⁠

⁠Nordic Sports Law Conference 2024 ⁠

⁠World Football Summit : Asia⁠

⁠Soccerex (Miami)

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FEATURED ARTICLES :

⁠FC Barcelona Almost Scores Own Goal in Lewandowski Transfer Scam⁠ >

⁠Post-Diarra ruling FIFA legal chief opens floor for debate but emphasises transfer system is not broken ⁠ >

⁠FIFA to open global dialogue on article 17 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players following Diarra ruling⁠ > (ARTICLE & VIDEO)

⁠FIFA’s Position on the Lassana Diarra Case Interview with FIFA Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Emilio García Silvero (TRANSCRIPT)⁠ > (PDF)

⁠Fifa to review transfer system after Diarra ruling⁠ >

“No-poach” agreements – What can sports learn from Portuguese & Mexican football, US Major Leagues and UFC?⁠ >

⁠Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: “Complaints about a congested schedule? Players and agents have trapped themselves” >

⁠Demanding schedule? It’s the players’ fault!⁠ >

⁠Rummenigge Blames Players and Agents for Heavy Burdens in Football >

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