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'Lifting the lid' on the world of the football agent - is it all that it is made out to be, or is there more to a stereotypical 'shadowy' world of alleged 'sharks' and 'cowboys'?

Two experienced practitioners from the football agency world, along with specialist sports and football industry guests, aim to look into the truths, lies and misinterpretations of an industry that is often misunderstood and misrepresented.

From speculation in the football transfer market to football governance and the wider effects of the football agent industry, The Agents Angle aims to 'shed some light'.

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'Lifting the lid' on the world of the football agent - is it all that it is made out to be, or is there more to a stereotypical 'shadowy' world of alleged 'sharks' and 'cowboys'?

Two experienced practitioners from the football agency world, along with specialist sports and football industry guests, aim to look into the truths, lies and misinterpretations of an industry that is often misunderstood and misrepresented.

From speculation in the football transfer market to football governance and the wider effects of the football agent industry, The Agents Angle aims to 'shed some light'.

    Premier League Agent With Hot Prospect for this Transfer Window Given Fine & Ban for Old Regulation Breaches - Problems for FIFA in Argentina - Marking Errors Reported in FIFAs 3rd FFAR Agents Exam

    Premier League Agent With Hot Prospect for this Transfer Window Given Fine & Ban for Old Regulation Breaches - Problems for FIFA in Argentina - Marking Errors Reported in FIFAs 3rd FFAR Agents Exam

    The case of the agent for one of the 'hottest' players in this summer '24 transfer window is fined and suspended for breaches of the intermediary (agent) regulations from more than 4 years ago - along with a club, and club officials also being sanctioned.

    More problems for FIFA, with another ruling against the FFAR in Argentina and reports of the 3rd FFAR football agents exam being subject to marking errors.

    The show also looks to answer listener questions covering topics such as penalty clauses for players in contracts, approaching players, using RSTP and FFAR correctly and whether old agents can regain their agent license.

    And there is of course 'quick takes', looking at tax breaks for Mbappe and co in Madrid, FIFA welcoming agents into the 'Football Family', a new mega-agency emerging, and how one sports agent's own personal brand has secured them a lucrative deal.



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    SHOW RUNNING ORDER :

    (02:02) - Another 'Bump in The Road' for FFAR, in Argentina. >

    (04:51) - 4 Year Old Regulation Breaches Results in Fine and Suspension for a Premier League Agent, a Club & Club Officials. >

    (08:44) - Why Has An Intermediary (Agent) Investigation Taken So Long, In A 'Clear Cut Case'? >

    (14:07) - The Effect of an Agent Fine and Ban in the Transfer Window. >

    (18:20) - Naivity, Lack of Knowledge AND/OR Inconsistent & Unclear Regulations? >

    (32:48) - Listener Questions: >

    (34:18) - Finding Out If A Player is Approaching the End of Their Representation Agreement? >

    (37:29) - Penalty Clauses for Players Breaching Exclusivity in an Agent Contract? >

    (44:02) - Can Agents Regain Their Pre-2015 FIFA Player Agent License Under FFAR? >

    (46:09) - Understanding and Using RSTP and FFAR When Dealing With Clubs? >

    (50:05) - Updates and Feedback on the 3rd FFAR Agents Exam.

    (53:51) - Reports of FIFA Football Agent Exams Marked Incorrectly and Appealed. >

    (56:57) - Quick Takes: >

    (57:01) - Agent's Personal Brand Secures Deal With Sportswear Giant. >

    (58:58) - Another Mega Agency Established Between USA and Germany. >

    (60:11) - Ghana Celebrates Football Agent Success & FIFA Welcomes Agents Into the Football Family? >

    (62:28) - Mbappe Moves to Real Madrid & Others Take Advantage of New Tax Cut for Madrid Clubs. >

    (63:29) - Premier League Cost Control Changes Delayed Due to Legal Challenge(s). >

    (65:53) -Possibility of Football Agents Getting 'a Voice'? >



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    RELATED LINKS :

    FA UPDATE - READING FC- (Written Reasons) >

    Buenos Aires Civil Court's (FFAR Ruling in Argentina) >

    ⁠⁠Reading FC - STATEMENT | Club Fines For Breaching FA Intermediary Regulations⁠⁠ >

    FIFA RSTP (Regulations on the Status & Transfer of Players) (PDF) >

    FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations) (PDF) >

    The Sports Law Podcast >


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    FEATURED ARTICLES :

    Michael Olise’s agent handed six-month FA ban over agreement with Reading >

    GFA Congratulate New Fifa Player Agents >

    What Is Unique About The Sports Agent’s Collaboration With New Balance? >

    FIFA’s investment captures a wide range of groups within the 'football family' including Football Agents >

    The day the 'Wembley tax haven' closes in north London, it looks like the Mbappe tax law will get a run out at the Bernabeu >

    Premier League clubs won’t vote on salary cap ‘anchoring’ idea at AGM amid opposition from PFA >



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    Football Finance Expert gives Expert Insight on Agent Matters - Is the Increasing Dependence on Agents by Managers, Coaches and Clubs a Worrying Trend? - Agent Pockets 1m for Messi's Signature.

    Football Finance Expert gives Expert Insight on Agent Matters - Is the Increasing Dependence on Agents by Managers, Coaches and Clubs a Worrying Trend? - Agent Pockets 1m for Messi's Signature.

    'The Agents Angle' is joined by Football Finance 'guru' and co-host of the 'Price of Football' podcast Kieran Maguire, with his expert insights, thoughts, and observations on the football agent world from a finance perspective - as well as how new football finance matters affect agents.

    As many football seasons around the world come to a close, and with the imminent opening of many football 'transfer windows', the so called 'silly season' begins with much speculation and rumour. So with this, 'The Agents Angle' examines whether the involvement of agents in transfer strategy for clubs distorts the transfer system.

    Plus, the show investigates whether an increasing involvement of agents in the recruitment of managers and coaches by clubs may prompt concerns for unhealthy 'conflicts of interest'.

    Whilst one agent reportedly 'pockets' 1 million from Lionel Messi's signature on a napkin, another coach and agent find themselves in dispute with a club over a contract signed hurriedly in a hospital car-park.



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    SHOW RUNNING ORDER :

    (01:12) - Start of 'Silly Season' & Speculation. >

    (01:54) - A Busy Managerial 'Merry Go Round'? & Are Football Directors Growing Stars? >

    (03:51) - Increased Agent Influence on Transfer Market, Manager Recruitment & Closer Ties with Managers, >

    (13:08) - Guest Interview - @Kieran Maguire - Football Finance & Agents : >

    (14:33) - Do Agents Really Result in 'Money Leaving Football'? >

    (17:55) - The Financial Cases for FIFA & Agents in the FFAR Dispute. >

    (25:06) - The Effect of a 'Cap' on Agent Fee's on Finances & Behaviour in Football. >

    (29:59) - Wage Caps & Cost Controls in Football >

    (31:54) - Is Auditing Agent Commissions Over 'Capping' More Feasible? >

    (33:27) - Lack of Clarity in Premier League 'Anchoring' and Agent Fees. >

    (36:43) - Approach to Football Agent Finances Around the World. >

    (41:34) - Agents and Agencies, Both Large and Small Are Facing Financial Challenges. >

    (43:48) - A Lack of 'Good Faith' in The FFAR Dispute Meant No Place for Mediation. >

    (45:17) - Quick Takes: >

    (45:38) - South African Football Dispute Over a Contract Signed in a Car Park. >

    (47:17) - Agent Pockets One Million for Messi's Signature on a Napkin. >

    (48:17) - AI & Blockchain Influence on Agent Business in the Future. >

    (49:07) - £5 Million Bonus, Even AFTER a Player Has Retired. >

    (51:02) - Important Agent Feature 'On Hold' for the Next Episode, PLUS Your Questions Answered. >

    (52:28) - Football Agent Related Events & Notices. >

    (53:15) - BREAKING NEWS - Another FFAR Suspension (Argentina). >

    (54:42) - Disclaimer. >



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    Price of Football - Podcast

    Price of Football - Book



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    FEATURED ARTICLES :

    ⁠Key questions around the latest Premier League agent fees⁠

    ‘Pitso signed first Sundowns contract at hospital’s parking lot’

    Lionel Messi napkin sells for nearly $1 million in auction - but there's a twist

    Chelsea to land £5m Eden Hazard bonus despite player’s retirement

    ⁠Football Evolution Towards 2050⁠



    FLC AFRICA 2024

    Danish Football Conference 2024

    Argentina FFAR Decision



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    Brink of Another Bosman as FIFA Regulations Come Under More Fire - Agent Cleared of Criminal Charges - Tax Authorities Release Football Agent Specific Guidelines - Missing Late Friend & Agent Mino

    Brink of Another Bosman as FIFA Regulations Come Under More Fire - Agent Cleared of Criminal Charges - Tax Authorities Release Football Agent Specific Guidelines - Missing Late Friend & Agent Mino

    Could the football world be on the brink of another change that is comparable to the 'Bosman' ruling of 1995? FIFA regulations face another challenge that impacts the football agent industry and could even spell the end of the 'transfer system' (and RSTP) as we know it ....... and it isn't 'FFAR' this time.

    Whilst a football agent is cleared by a court on criminal charges of 'sending malicious communications' to a club official, we look at the record-keeping and communication standards that agents should maintain, especially with increased scrutiny expected by the tax authorities on matters of dual-representation (duality) as per official guidance released this last week.

    Plus, a 'superstar' player confesses to missing his late friend and agent, and there are player unions reportedly taking action against clubs for the 'abuse' of players.



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    SHOW RUNNING ORDER :

    (02:20) - Agent Cleared of Criminal Charges of Malicious Communcation to Club Official. >

    (12:40) - Important Tax Update Specifically Directed at Football Agent Matters. >

    (15:18) - Increased Scrutiny from Tax Authorities on Dual-Representation >

    (23:18) - 'Shadow' Agents >

    (24:38) - Family Members Acting as 'Intermediaries' & 'Agents' >

    (27:42) - A Challenge to FIFA Regulations, That Could Be AS BIG AS BOSMAN! >

    (36:54) - Breach of Contract, Just Cause, Sporting Just Cause, Protected Periods & Abusive Conduct >

    (44:49) - Potential Collapse of The Transfer System >

    (45:58) - Player Unions File Criminal Complaints Against Clubs Over Player 'Abuse'. >

    (49:17) - Quick Takes: >

    (49:52) - New Club Develop a 'Blue Print' for Agents >

    (51:29) - Superstar Player Confesses to Missing Late Friend & Agent Mino Raiola. >

    (54:16) - UEFA and Agent Association Cements Educational Affiliation to Support Agents. >

    (58:41) - Disclaimer. >



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    RELATED LINKS :

    AG Szpunar: Some FIFA rules on transfer of players may prove to be contrary to EU law (PDF) >

    FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (PDF) >

    Commentary on the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (PDF) >

    ⁠FIFA Agent Directory⁠ >


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    FEATURED ARTICLES :

    Football agent charged with malicious communications after police investigated allegations that ex-Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia was blackmailed over '£300,000 transfer demand' >

    Kurt Zouma transfer: Football agent denies threat over commission payment >

    Football agent cleared of sending intimidating email to former Chelsea director >

    Former Chelsea director does not miss ‘ugly side of football’ after agent found not guilty >

    Chelsea may be forced to lift lid on Roman Abramovich's alleged questionable transfers next month in ongoing legal case involving former Stamford Bridge director Marina Granovskaia >

    Marina Granovskaia linked to secret payments by former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich >

    EU legal adviser says some FIFA player transfer rules may breach EU lawrules may breach EU law >

    FIFA should lose EU legal dispute over player transfer rules, court aide says >

    France's footballer union launches lawsuit to protect sidelined players >

    Union takes criminal action against club for first time as footballers fight ‘widespread’ abuse of rights >

    French player union files criminal complaint to protect players against harassment >



    Zlatan Ibrahimovic Confesses Missing His Late Friend Mino Raiola >

    FIFA tells judge it plans to change rule barring clubs from playing abroad by end of year >

    TFF Affiliation with UEFA on the 2024 Player Agent Programme >



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    • 59 min
    Agency Ordered to Pay Player Millions - Questionable Claims by FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Agent Fees - Football Agent Regulations & Licensing in Italy - FIFA Back Down - Digital FIFA Agent IDs

    Agency Ordered to Pay Player Millions - Questionable Claims by FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Agent Fees - Football Agent Regulations & Licensing in Italy - FIFA Back Down - Digital FIFA Agent IDs

    Whilst one agency/agent is instructed by a court to pay a former player-client almost 5 MILLION euros in 'compensation', statements from Gianni Infantino in recent weeks criticising the outlay by English Premier League Clubs on agent service fees, but are these claims based on a false narrative? The Agents Angle examines the credibility of the FIFA president's comments, in particular the seemingly unjustified claims that FIFA 'Solidarity' and 'Training Compensation' payments to clubs developing players, are negatively affected by football agent commissions.

    There is a look at Italy with Italian Sports Lawyer Alessandro Mazzucato on the matter of football agent licensing and regulation, where the landscape although similar to France in that national legislation over-rules FIFA regulation, it also has its own variations in football agent regulations and licensing that agents need to be aware of.

    Plus a look at FIFA 'backing down' in the face of one legal challenge; and also an examination of the new FIFA Digital Agent ID 'Cards' for FIFA Licensed Football Agents, and whether a seemingly well intentioned initiative from FIFA 'falls short' and potentially leads to unintended problems for NOT JUST agents, through factors such as data-theft and the manipulation by the likes of 'fake agents'.


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    SHOW RUNNING ORDER :

    (01:11) - Unwanted & Shortsighted FIFA Rhetoric. >
    (02:36) - FIFA President Criticises Premier League Agent Outlay. >
    (07:19) - The FIFA Fallacy of Agent Commissions Affecting FIFA Solidarity & Training Compensation Mechanisms. >
    (13:03) - Again FIFA 'Bury Their Heads in the Sand' From Reasoned Commentary on Agent Commissions. >
    (13:57) - Added Context to Gianni Infantino's Other Comments on Agents & FFAR. >
    (20:16) - FIFA Seemingly 'Back Down' in The Face of Legal Challenge. >
    (22:58) - New Anti-'Money Laundering' Announcement Relating to Football Agents >
    (25:52) - Guest Interview - Alessandro Mazzucato - Update on Football Agent Licensing in Italy. >
    (27:01) - Applying & Obtaining a Football Agent Licence in Italy. >
    (35:47) - Exclusivity and Mult-Party Agent Representation in Italian Football. >
    (37:40) - Advice for the Italian Football Agent Market. >
    (43:03) - Agency/Agent Ordered to Pay Former Client-Player Almost 5,000,000 Euros. >
    (45:15) - The 'Law of Agency' and Fiduciary Duty for Football Agents. >
    (50:48) - FIFA Digital ID 'Cards' for Agents. >
    (56:06) - Quick Takes - TransferRoom, Polish Agent Fees, Football Law/Agent Conference, Agencies in Portugal, Release Clause Variations
    (60:02) - Disclaimer. >

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    RELATED LINKS :

    Gianni Infantino - Instagram Post on Premier League Agent Service Fees >
    FIFA Agent Directory >
    EU Money Laundering Update >
    Concern Over New FIFA Football Agent Digital ID 'Cards' >

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    FEATURED ARTICLES :

    Premier League agent spending criticised by Fifa boss Gianni Infantino >
    FIFA reaches agreement in lawsuit seeking to allow domestic club games in foreign countries >
    Sports agency SEG ordered to pay former client Stefan de Vrij more than €5m: Why the case matters for football >
    Inter Milan Defender Rejoices Following Court Victory Over Former Agency: “I Hope This Case Helps Other Players >
    Football agent SEG must pay 5.2 million euros to De Vrij due to a non-transparent transfer deal >

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    #35 : French 'Agent(s)' Taken Into Custody, Is The Agent Regulatory Model in France One For Others to Adopt? - English Premier League Club Reported to Spend More Than £75m on Agent Fees in a Year.

    #35 : French 'Agent(s)' Taken Into Custody, Is The Agent Regulatory Model in France One For Others to Adopt? - English Premier League Club Reported to Spend More Than £75m on Agent Fees in a Year.

    The football agent world remains largely confused on the current state of agent regulations. Yet one country that does offer some stability is France, but with that stability also comes strict laws and regulations for all agents operating in the French football market.

    'The Agents Angle' is joined by Jean-Baptiste Ginies to highlight many aspects of French law and football agent regulations that agents should be aware of.

    Also, following the release of the annual agent declarations by The FA (England), it is reported that one English Premier League club paid £75m in agents/intermediary fees in just one year. Yet, is it all that it seems with these reports; or do such reports subsequently raise more questions than answers?


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    SHOW RUNNING ORDER :

    (00:08) - Introduction & French Football Agent Regulations & Agent Fees in England. >

    (01:09) - Agents 'Taking Money Out of The Game' - A Naive and Tired Statement. >

    (02:31) - Agents Fees and the Annual Declarations Released in England by The FA. >

    (04:12) - Club Agent Fees in England 23/24 - A Summary of Key Points. >

    (11:46) - Trends in the Agent Fee Reports - Not Just Fees But Agent & Club Relationships. >

    (14:07) - Cost Controls and Salary Caps Affect on Agents and Agent Fees. >

    (14:59) - Agent Fee Report that is Arguably An Anomaly, Due to The Possible Impact of New Regulations. >

    (18:26) - Guest Interview : Jean-Baptiste Ginies : Football Agent Regulation in France. >

    (19:51) - Obtaining a Football Agents License in France. >

    (23:06) - Overseas Agents in France & Recognition of the FIFA Football Agents License and FFAR. >

    (27:32) - Allowances to Operate as a Football Agent in France (e.g. lawyers and player relatives) >

    (29:45) - Penalties & Enforcement for Unlicensed Football Agent Activity in France. >

    (31:59) - Recognition Between French Football Agent Regulations and FFAR. >

    (35:19) - Are Reports of Mbappe's Agent Representation Misleading? >

    (38:27) - 'Unique' French Regulations & Laws That Impact of Football Agents. >

    (40:00) - Advice for Foreign Football Agents Operating in the French Football Market. >

    (45:38) - Is the Football Agent Regulation Situation in France More Effective Than Anywhere Else? >

    (48:54) - The Influence of Multi-National & MAGs (Multi Agency Groups) in France. >

    (53:26) - Football Agency in France Has Professional Stature. >

    (54:42) - French Football Agent Regulations; A Model to Follow if FFAR Falls Short? >

    (56:25) - 'Fake Agent' Investigation in France With The Arrest of the Relative of a Leading Coach. >

    (63:48) - Disclaimer. >



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    RELATED LINKS :

    FFF - French Football Federation - Sports Agents >

    The FA - FA Intermediary/Agent Transactions (23/34) >

    The FA - FA Intermediary/Agent Fees (23/34) >



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    FEATURED ARTICLES :

    Chelsea top Premier League for spend on agent fees for 2023-24 season >

    Chelsea top of Premier League table … for record £75m spend on agents >

    Chelsea lead spending on agents' fees as Premier League clubs pay out £409.5m >

    The Son of Christophe Galtier Placed in Police Custody for Alleged Illegal Exercise of the Profession of Sports Agent >

    Former PSG Manager Christophe Galtier's Son Taken Into Custody Over Fake Agent Allegations >



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    #34 : 'Method to The Madness' with FIFAs New Agent Regulations? - Recruiting an Entire Team Without Calling an Agent - FIFAs American Influence - Premier League Games in the USA in the Next 10 Years

    #34 : 'Method to The Madness' with FIFAs New Agent Regulations? - Recruiting an Entire Team Without Calling an Agent - FIFAs American Influence - Premier League Games in the USA in the Next 10 Years

    A shocking admission on 'The Agents Angle' this week, which acknowledges the possibility of 'some' logic and 'method in the madness' of FIFA with the FFAR and the cap on agent commissions.

    Could the increasing US influence on the world of football also be reflected in a changing mindset & approach from FIFA, not least the move of FIFA's agent and legal division to Miami which has led to numerous resignations and departures from FIFA?

    We also revisit the 'Relevent' case in the USA, and the huge ramifications which that could have for FIFA and agents around the world.

    Also, how some 'agents are now viewed as more important than football directors', and a sporting director recruiting a whole team without calling a single agent.

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    SHOW RUNNING ORDER :

    (00:08) - Show Overview

    (01:06) - Third FIFA Agents Exam Approaches & What Lays Ahead. >

    (02:53) - The Relevance of 'Relevent' in The US for Agents, FFAR, and FIFA (Globally). >

    (07:09) - The Growing Influence of US Football/Soccer on the Football World Including Agents. >

    (08:15) - "Premier League Games Will Be Played in the USA in the Next 10 Years" >

    (08:11) - A Pivotal Case for All Agents and The Motivation for An Individual Agent to Take on FIFA and FFAR in Court. >

    (13:07) - 'A Method to FIFAs 'Madness' ' and Some Logic with FIFA Football Agent Regulation (FFAR)? >

    (15:10) - A Growing Influence from US Sports on FIFA and the Approach to FFAR and a Cap on Agent Commissions? >

    (16:14) - US Sports Agent & US Talent Manager vs Football/Soccer Agent Comparison? >

    (18:12) - Influence of a Mature American Sports Market - FIFA Agent Fees vs 'Other Service' Fees. >

    (21:50) - Potential Clashes for FIFA and Their Regulations With The USA. >

    (24:27) - Changes from FIFA Legal (and Agent) Department Moving to Miami & The Effect on Agents & Regulations. >

    (25:46) - FIFA Aligning More with Broader US Sports Law, Rather than Swiss and EU Law? - The CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) Relationship. >

    (30:03) - "Some Agents Matter More Than Football Directors". >

    (32:03) - Agents in The Media - Quotes, Duty, Deflection vs Misinformation & Trouble Causing. >

    (36:00) - Recruiting an Entire Team Without Contacting a Single Agent. >

    (37:59) - 'Call to Action' on Football Agent Associations. >

    (39:05) - Upcoming Agent Events in Africa and Europe. >

    (40:08) - Disclaimer. >



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