[FIFA] Proposals to reform the regulation of the activity of football agents

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In line with the recommendations relating to agent fees and the limitation of player loans, adopted by the Committee of Football Actors of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on September 25, 2019, FIFA published on January 22, 2020 on its website, a reform program with the aim of regulating the regulation of agents.

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Towards a return of the sports agent license?

FIFA regulations on sports agents and on collaboration with football player intermediaries

FIFA is currently working on incorporating these 6 proposals into its regulations.

Likewise, it specifies that this work is carried out in consultation with all the players in football, including the representatives of the agents.

Proposal n ° 1:

Establishing a cap on commissions to avoid excessive and abusive practices. "

Pposition n ° 2:

" Limitation of multiple representation to avoid conflicts of interest. "

Proposal n ° 3:

" Reintroduction of a compulsory licensing system for agents in order to raise professional standards. "

Proposal n ° 5:

" Establishment of an effective FIFA dispute resolution system to deal with disputes between agents, players and clubs. "

Proposal n ° 4:

" Creation of a FIFA Clearing-House to guarantee better financial transparency. "

Proposal n ° 6:

" Disclose and publish all work related to agents in transfers, to increase transparency, improve the credibility of the transfer system and support the implementation of new regulations. "

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Fifa reform on sports agents and football intermediaries
FIFA recalls that " these measures are the result of an extensive consultation process with stakeholders (players, clubs, leagues and member associations), as well as agents who have been invited to several consultation meetings. "

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