Another Premier League Agent Dispute, More Agent Digital IDs & New Rules: A Year-End Journey into Football Agency Challenges, Safeguarding, and the Future of Football Agents
Season 2 : Episode 9 (#51)
In this packed year-end episode of ’The Agents Angle‘, we examine the key challenges and developments shaping the world of football agents. From another high-profile Premier League agent dispute to the Football Association’s (England) rollout of Digital IDs for licensed agents, we explore how new technologies and evolving regulations aim to tackle unlicensed practices and fraud.
We also examine the latest updates on domestic and global agent regulations, including new frameworks in Austria and New Zealand, and highlight the legal focus on agent disputes, with a South African high court addressing regulatory complexities involving football agents.
Reflecting on agent welfare, social media commentary, and lessons learned in 2024, this episode delivers essential insights into the challenges, opportunities, and aspirations for football agency as we approach 2025.
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(00:08) – Episode Introduction & Show Overview. >
(01:06) – Rounding of the Year Assisting Clubs, Agents and Players. >
(02:21) – ‘The Agents Angle’ Aiming to Beat the Odds as Finalists >
(03:08) – Another Premier League Agent/Club/Player Dispute. >
(04:52) – Crucial Aspects of Safeguarding Efforts as an Agent. >
(05:49) – Little or No Sympathy for Not Doing Things Properly. >
(07:06) – Limited Options in Resolving A Football Agent Dispute. >
(08:21) – Long Standing Agent Dispute With Chelsea FC Reportedly Brought to an End? >
(10:08) – Not A Good Look For Anyone With Agents Disputes Made Public. >
(10:40) – Action in Agent Disputes Involving Non-Footballing Participants. >
(11:53) – A High Court in Africa Focusses on Football Agent Regulations Following Dispute. >
(14:29) – Football and Football Agent Regulations Mired in Uncertainty Domestic & Global. >
(16:17) – Welfare of Agents as ‘People’ is Lost on the World of Football. >
(21:11) – Two More Associations Publish New Domestic Football Agent Regulations (e.g. Austria). >
(25:07) – The Football Association (England) Introduce Digital-IDs for Registered Football Agents. >
(27:55) – Not Allowing Regulations, Licenses & Digital IDs to Become Worthless. >
(30:57) – Dont Give Fake Agents and Fraudsters a Head Start with Agent ID’s. >
(31:32) – Reflecting on Commentary on Football Agency Over the Year. >
(32:45) – Unlicensed Agents : Recognising the Problems of Poor Agent Regulations. >
(36:13) – Limitations on Agents Advising Parents & Minors : Taking The Regulations Too Literally. >
(41:30) – The New Generation Get Things Old Agents Dont = Bye Bye Old Boy (Agent) Network. >
(48:01) – Bringing 2024 to a Close With Wishes for The Football Agents World. >
(50:58) – Events & Announcements. >
(52:05) – Closing Comments, Best Wishes, Seasons Greetings & Merry Christmas. >
(52:45) – Disclaimer >
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RELATED LINKS :
FA (England) Registered Football Agent – Digital ID
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Austrian Football Agent Regulations
New Zealand Football Agent Regulations
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FEATURED ARTICLES & POSTS :
Uncomfortable Lawsuit for Daniel Muñoz: Agent Claims Transfer Fee Debt
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Football agent Saif Alrubie drops multimillion-pound lawsuit against Chelsea
Football agent drops multimillion-pound lawsuit against Chelsea
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Jurisdiction of football agent disputes in spotlight at High Court
Mamelodi Sundowns maintain Pitso Mosimane agent must repay commission
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New Austrian Football Agents Regulations
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EVENT & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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in the category of Best Sports Business Podcast
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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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