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 :
(01:06) - Still Debating 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? >
(11:46) - Unlicensed Agents Being Addressed by FIFA Under FFAR. >
(15:51) - FIFpro - A Key Opinion in the Future of Football Agent Regulations. >
(17:30) - Guest Interview - FIFPRO Legal Counsel - Loïc Alves (pt1/1) - The Role of FIFpro & Football Agents >
(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. >
(29:00) - Relationships Between Agents, FIFPRO & Player Associations. >
(35:57) - Agents & Player Unions Working Together & Building Trust. >
(41:30) - Key Issues & Concerns for FIFpro - 'Fake Agents', 'Fake Trials' & Player Trafficking etc. >
(47:03) - FIFPRO's Role in Agent Licensing? >
(53:29) - Details on Revisions to the Latest FIFA Football Agents Exam for 2025. >
(62:07) - The FA Update Football Agent Regulations in England. >
(67:57) - Contrasts Between USA and European Laws on Player 'Poaching' Rules. >
(70:42) - Disclaimer >
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