What is FIFPRO’s View of the Football Agent World? | FIFA Investigates Unlicensed Agent in a National Team Deal | The New FIFA Agent Exam Format | Revisions to Agent Regulations Announced in England.
Season 2 : Episode 21 (#63)
In this episode of The Agents Angle, we welcome FIFPRO Legal Counsel Loïc Alves to help unpack the often misunderstood relationship between player unions and football agents.
We explore FIFPRO’s position on agent regulation, frustrations around FIFA’s approach to ‘consultation‘, and how mutual understanding between agents and unions can better serve players.
Also this episode:
⚖️ Reports of FIFA investigating an unlicensed agent involved in Brazil’s move for Carlo Ancelotti.
📝 FIFA’s new agent exam format for 2025, and has it gone too far?
🇬🇧 England announces revisions to agent rules, just as Europe enters another summer window.
A must-listen for those navigating the evolving football agency space.
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(00:08) – Episode Introduction & Show Overview. >
(01:06) – After an Intense Week of Debate on the AGs Opinion on FFAR. >
(02:56) – Could FIFA ‘Abdicate’ Responsibility for Football Agent Regulations? >
(05:01) – FIFA Investigation into Unlicensed Agents, Even With FFAR in Limbo. >
(06:26) – Reports of Unlicensed Agent Acting in Brazil’ Recruitment of Carlo Ancelotti. >
(08:04) – What Can FIFA Do, If Anything? With FFAR Uncertainty in Brazil. >
(11:46) – Unlicensed Agents Being Addressed by FIFA Under FFAR. >
(14:56) – A Convenient Leak of Investigating a High Profile Breach of Agent Regulations? >
(15:51) – FIFPRO – A Key Opinion in the Future of Football Agent Regulations. >
(17:30) – Guest Interview – Loïc Alves (pt1/1) – FIFpro Legal Counsel – Loïc Alves (pt1/1) – The Role of FIFpro and Position on Football Agent Matters >
(18:32) – Misconceptions About FIFPRO – Missions & Objectives, Authority, Role, Members, Funding. >
(22:00) – FIFPro’s Involvement ‘Consultation‘ On FFAR. >
(24:20) – Concerns on FFAR, Agent Regulations & Enforcement from FIFPro. >
(27:30) – Observations & Frustrations from the FIFA AWG (Agent Working Group). >
(29:00) – Relationships & Cooperation Between Agents, FIFPro and National Player Associations/Unions. >
(33:04) – Agent Conflicts Prompted by Player Associations Acting as Agencies. >
(35:57) – Agents & Player Unions Working Together & Building Trust. >
(37:54) – Football Lawyers & Agent Differences; Demonstrates an Increasingly Complex Industry. >
(41:30) – Key Issues & Concerns for FIFPRO – ‘Fake Agents‘, ‘Fake Trials‘ & Player Trafficking etc. >
(47:03) – If, How or COULD FIFpro Play a Future Role in Football Player Agent Licensing? >
(50:21) – Post Guest Interview Observations – FIFpro Addressed Myths & Misconceptions, Common Ground Between Agents & FIFpro. >
(53:29) – More Details on Revisions to the Latest FIFA Football Agents Exam for 2025. >
(58:13) – Concerns of Overkill & Panic by FIFA With the Latest FIFA Football Agent Exam? >
(62:07) – The FA Update Football Agent Regulations in England. >
(65:52) – Multiple Transfer Windows – Player Release Lists – Homegrown Players >
(67:57) – Contrasts Between USA and European Laws on Player ‘Poaching‘ Rules. >
(69:40) – Closing Comments, Summary & Farewell. >
(70:42) – Disclaimer >
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RELATED LINKS :
Eight ways to spot a fake agent (FIFPRO)
“We have to educate players about fake agents” : Didier Drogba (FIFPRO)
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FEATURED ARTICLES & POSTS :
FIFA Questions CBF About Commission to Intermediary in Ancelotti Contract
FIFA Request for Further Information (PNG Image)
FIFA Investigate €1.2m Commission to Intermediary in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil Deal
FIFA Suspends License of Rui Borges’ Former Agent
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Court Upholds $810,846 Arbitration Award in Agent Dispute
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All You Need to Know as Summer 2025 Transfer Window Opens
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EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FA (England) – 30th May 25 Notice (Email | Attachments (ZIP))
FA (England) – 1st June 25 Notice (Email | Attachments (ZIP))
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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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