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FIFA launches second edition of Executive Programme in Football Agency

FIFA is launching a second edition of the Executive Programme in Football Agency, which aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the current regulatory, commercial and institutional aspects relating to football agents.

FIFA publishes 2024 annual report on football agents

The total spending on club agent service fees in men’s professional football reached USD 709.6 million, less than the USD 889.5 million spent in 2023, according to FIFA’s Football Agents Report 2024.

FIFA’s Football Agents Report 2024

Seventh edition of FIFA Football Law Annual Review to take place in Miami on 27-28 February 2025

The seventh edition of the FIFA Football Law Annual Review will take place in Miami, USA, on 27 28 February 2025 in cooperation with Concacaf and with the support of the University of Miami School of Law.

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Football Agent Working Group holds second meeting

The Football Agent Working Group, established by FIFA to act as a permanent consultative body for football agency matters, including the practical implementation of the new regulatory framework, held its second meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Football Agent Working Group meeting in Jeddah

Agent service fees reach all-time high in 2023

The total spending on club agent service fees has reached unprecedented heights in 2023, with a total outlay of USD 888.1 million compared to USD 623.2 million last year according to FIFA’s Football Agents in International Transfers Report.

Football Agents in International Transfer Report - November 2023

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2024 to take place in Tokyo on 1-2 February 2024

The 6th edition of the FIFA Football Law Annual Review (FLAR) will take place in Tokyo on 1 and 2 February 2024, bringing together many top football law experts and numerous stakeholders from all around the world.

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FIFA & ECA Legal Conference: Football Contracts 2023

FIFA and the European Club Association (ECA) have teamed up to organise the FIFA & ECA Legal Conference: Football Contracts 2023 on 23 and 24 November 2023 at the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

FIFA & ECA Conference: Football Contracts 2023 

FIFA Football Agent Regulations to fully enter into force as of 1 October

FIFA is due to fully implement the Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) as of 1 October 2023, following a long and inclusive consultation process involving players, clubs, leagues, member associations and football agents themselves.

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Information on the preliminary injunction granted by the Landgericht Dortmund in the procedure 8 O 1/23 (Kart)

FIFA and Deutscher Fussball-Bund (“DFB”) were notified on 24 May 2023, of a preliminary injunction granted by the Landgericht Dortmund in the procedure 8 O 1/23. The Injunction prohibits FIFA to enforce, or have enforced, specific provisions of the FFAR.

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Total of 10,383 candidates register for second FIFA football agent exam

Following the successful implementation of FIFA’s first football agent exam in April 2023, 10,383 candidates from 157 member associations have applied to take the second edition of the exam on 20 September 2023. 

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FIFA welcomes CAS decision on FIFA Football Agent Regulations

Award represents first in-depth legal assessment of the regulations by independent experts

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FIFA holds positive talks with Members of the European Parliament on FIFA Football Agent Regulations

Constructive exchange on ongoing implementation of FIFA Football Agent Regulations. New legal framework for agents to benefit football’s integrity and solidarity model. Meeting followed on from previous exchanges with Members of the European Parliament

FIFA talks with Members of the European Parliament on FIFA Football Agent Regulations

FIFA publishes Guide to Submitting claims before the Football Tribunal

FIFA has today published a Guide to Submitting Claims before the Football Tribunal. The Guide provides a detailed and comprehensive overview on the processes and documents that the parties should consider when lodging a claim.

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Football Agent Working Group holds first meeting at Home of FIFA

The Football Agent Working Group, established by FIFA to act as a permanent consultative body for football agency matters, including the practical implementation of the new regulatory framework, has held its first meeting at the Home of FIFA.

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Fifty-two per cent of candidates pass the first FIFA football agent exam

A total of 1,962 candidates, equivalent to 52% of the 3,800 who sat the first ever FIFA football agent exam on 19 April, obtained the required mark to be issued a licence to provide agent services worldwide.

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6,586 applications received for first-ever FIFA football agent exam

A total of 6,586 candidates from 138 member associations representing all confederations have submitted an application to take the FIFA football agent exam scheduled for 19 April.

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FIFA to organise open online conference on Football Agent Regulations

Following the landmark entry into force of the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) in January 2023, FIFA will organise an open online conference on 4 April to present their key principles, explain their application in practice and answer questions.

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Fifth edition of FIFA Football Law Annual Review concludes in Mexico City

The fifth edition of the FIFA Football Law Annual Review (FLAR) concluded in Mexico City today. It had been opened by a video message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who stressed the importance of the transfer reforms.

FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2023

FIFA establishes Football Agent Working Group

Following the entry into force of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), FIFA has today established a Football Agent Working Group composed of representatives of professional football stakeholders and agent organisations from across the world.

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FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2023 to take place in Mexico City on 2-3 March 2023

This year's FIFA Football Law Annual Review will take place in Mexico City on 2 and 3 March 2023 and bring together many top football law experts and numerous stakeholders from all around the world for discussions on various topics in football law.

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New FIFA Football Agent Regulations set to come into force

Following their approval by the FIFA Council in December 2022, the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations will come into force on 9 January 2023, thus marking a landmark step towards the establishment of a fairer and more transparent football transfer system.

FIFA Football Agent Regulations

FIFA World Cup 2022™ praised for its “unique cohesive power”

The FIFA Council met today in advance of the FIFA World Cup™ final in Doha, Qatar, which FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed as the “best ever”.

FIFA Council Meeting - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Kick-off for first edition of FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency 

As part of FIFA’s ongoing modernisation of the football regulatory framework, the first edition of the landmark FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency kicks off today.

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FIFA publishes Global Transfer Report 2021

Transfers in men's football back to pre-pandemic levels, consistent growth in women's football

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FIFA welcomes Council of Europe Committee Report on football governance

The report “calls on the Council of Europe member states to recognise FIFA’s competence to regulate at global level the football transfer system".

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FIFA publishes report on ten years of international transfers

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FIFA President discusses collaboration with Lord Foulkes of Council of Europe

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held fruitful talks with Lord Foulkes, a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), who is currently working on a new report on football governance. Held via videoconference, the meeting ...

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FIFA’s Intermediaries report for 2020 now available

FIFA’s Intermediaries in International Transfers 2020 report, a comprehensive look at the involvement of intermediaries in international transfers completed in FIFA‘s International Transfer Matching System (ITMS) during 2020, is now available.

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Reform proposals concerning football agents’ regulations

The Football Stakeholders Committee and the FIFA Council unanimously endorsed last year a series of reform proposals concerning football agents with the aim to protect the integrity of football and prevent abuses.

Global spend on intermediary commissions rises to new record high of USD 653 million

FIFA’s Intermediaries in International Transfers 2019 report is now available. The report offers a summary of the involvement of intermediaries in international transfers completed in FIFA‘s International Transfer Matching System (ITMS) during 2019.

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FIFA and football stakeholders recommend cap on agents’ commissions and limit on loans

As part of the ongoing process to reform the transfer system, and after a continuous consultation period, FIFA’s Football Stakeholders Committee today endorsed a series of key steps to protect the integrity of the system and prevent abuses. In partic...

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FIFA holds talks with agents on possible revision of football intermediaries system

FIFA today held a consultative workshop in Zurich on working with intermediaries and agents in football. The Task Force Transfer System, established by the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee, has identified the topic of agents as a priority in the ...

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