New Year & Many New Challenges for Football Agents - An International Transfer Window Shake-Up - FIFA May 'Feel the Heat' with More FFAR Controversies & Oversights.

Season 2 : Episode 10 (#52)

Episode 52 of ‘⁠The Agents Angle⁠‘ dives into the latest developments shaping football agency in 2025. We discuss FIFA’s revised Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) and the controversies surrounding their announcement and implementation, including abrupt updates, ongoing confusion, and unanswered questions about the FIFA Football Agent Exam.

The show explores changes to ITC (International Transfer Certificate) response timelines, insights from the latest FA Bulletin, and FIFPro’s dissatisfaction with FIFA’s interim RSTP framework following the Diarra ruling. With increasing scrutiny on FIFA’s actions, we question whether their regulatory missteps of 2024 are being repeated.

Plus, hear about emerging agent associations and their role in tackling these challenges. It’s a packed episode you won’t want to miss! ⚽

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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :

(00:07) – Episode Introduction & Show Overview. >
(01:06) – New Year & New Regulations. >
(02:47) – Licensed Agent Bulletin Provides Important Updates. >

(04:44) – Changes to ITC (International Transfer Certificate) Response Timelines. >
(07:16) – Additional Key Information for Agents from FA Bulletin. >

(08:50) – Interim RSTP Framework Changes (post-Diarra) Affecting Agents. >
(11:42) – FIFPro’s Disatisfaction with FIFAs Interim RSTP Framework. >

(14:46) – Revisions to the FFAR Released by FIFA with Little or No Notice. >
(17:12) – FFAR Revisions Led to a Lot of Speculation for Just a Few Changes. >
(18:52) – Changes to Football FIFA Agents Exam ‘Clearer’ with FIFA Circular 1919. >
(21:23) – Worst Case and ‘Better’ Case Predictions following FFAR Changes. >
(24:05) – Still Unanswered Questions with Changes to FIFA Football Agent Exam. >

(26:10) – Another Farcical Chapter in FFAR & Agent Regulation. >
(27:56) – Time for FIFA to Face the Consequences & Do it Properly! >
(30:28) – Still Little or No Information from The FIFA Agent Working Group (F)AWG). >
(32:47) – A Key Issue in the Revised FIFA Agent Regulations, Easily Missed. >
(35:52) – Increased Scrutiny Highlights 2025 FIFA Oversights are Reminiscent of 2024. >

(38:56) – Agent Associations and the ‘New Kids on the Block’. >
(41:10) – Events, Conferences, Announcements. >
(43:38) – Disclaimer >

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⁠(FIFA) Bureau of the Council adopts interim regulatory framework concerning RSTP⁠

⁠(FIFA) Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (incl. interim regulatory) – JANUARY 2025⁠ (PDF)

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⁠FIFA Football Agent Regulations (January 2025 edition)⁠ (PDF)

⁠FIFA Email Update : 14th Jan’25 : [Important] New FIFA Football Agent Regulations, Licence Management & Ongoing Licensing Requirements⁠ (PDF)

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⁠FIFA Agent Working Group ((F)AWG)⁠

⁠FIFA Circular 1873 – FIFA Football Agent Regulations: update on implementation ⁠(PDF)

⁠FIFA Circular 1874 – FIFA Football Agent Regulations: licensing updates and information on the Agents Chamber of the FIFA Football Tribunal⁠ (PDF)