#51 : Another Premier League Agent Dispute, More Agent Digital IDs & New Rules: A Year-End Journey into Football Agency Challenges, Safeguarding, and the Future of Football Agents

In this packed year-end episode of 'The Agents Angle', we examine the key challenges and developments shaping the world of football agents. From another high-profile Premier League agent dispute to the Football Association's (England) rollout of Digital IDs for licensed agents, we explore how new technologies and evolving regulations aim to tackle unlicensed practices and fraud.

We also examine the latest updates on domestic and global agent regulations, including new frameworks in Austria and New Zealand, and highlight the legal focus on agent disputes, with a South African high court addressing regulatory complexities involving football agents.

Reflecting on agent welfare, social media commentary, and lessons learned in 2024, this episode delivers essential insights into the challenges, opportunities, and aspirations for football agency as we approach 2025.

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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :

(00:08) - Episode Introduction & Show Overview. >

(03:08) - Another Premier League Agent/Club/Player Dispute. >

(04:52) - Crucial Aspects of Safeguarding Efforts as an Agent. >

(05:49) - Little or No Sympathy for Not Doing Things Properly. >

(07:06) - Limited Options in Resolving A Football Agent Dispute. >

(08:21) - Long Standing Agent Dispute With Chelsea FC Reportedly Brought to an End? >

(11:53) - A High Court in Africa Focusses on Football Agent Regulations Following Dispute. >

(14:29) - Football and Football Agent Regulations Mired in Uncertainty Domestic & Global. >

(16:17) - Welfare of Agents as 'People' is Lost on the World of Football. >

(21:11) - Two More Associations Publish New Domestic Football Agent Regulations (e.g. Austria). >

(25:07) - The Football Association (England) Introduce Digital-IDs for Registered Football Agents. >

(31:32) - Reflecting on Commentary on Football Agency Over the Year. >

(32:45) - Unlicensed Agents : Recognising the Problems of Poor Agent Regulations. >

(36:13) - Limitations on Agents Advising Parents & Minors : Taking The Regulations Too Literally. >

(41:30) - The New Generation Get Things Old Agents Dont = Bye Bye Old Boy (Agent) Network. >

(48:01) - Bringing 2024 to a Close With Wishes for The Football Agents World. >

(50:58) - Events & Announcements. >

(52:05) - Closing Comments, Best Wishes & Seasons Greetings. >

(52:45) - Disclaimer >

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