Following the recent closure of the (January) 'transfer window' in many parts of the world, a quieter 'window' than normal for many agents, 'The Agents Angle' examines - is it a case of clubs being more cautious due to various factors impacting on finances? And could it see a shift towards a more American, if not 'Feast or Famine' approach by clubs to player recruitment?
Coinciding with the closing of the 'transfer window'; FIFA held their annual FLAR (FIFA Law Annual Review) in Tokyo, which although not etched in many agent's diaries ..... agent-related matters featured prominently on the agenda.
As such, 'The Agents Angle' looks at matters discussed at the FLAR and updates relating to the agent's world; from regulation (FFAR) to transfers, club finances to tax as well as a senior FIFA official 'labelling' the topic of agents as "amazing and interesting".
There is also the case of a 'collapsed' transfer in the recent 'transfer window' that was reported to be because of a dispute relating to agent representation of the player; and the need for adequate independent dispute resolution for agents when such matters arise.
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(01:29) - Was The January 'Transfer Window' Really That Quiet? >
(02:57) - Transfer Payments Are 'Catching Up' With Some Clubs. >
(08:39) - Confusing Terminology of Loaning, Loan, Loanee & Clubs 'Stretching' Finances. >
(10:35) - A Shift Towards the America in Recruitment Strategy - with 'Feast or Famine' Approach? >
(13:47) - Could Accountants & Finance Directors Become A Club's Next Big Star in Transfers? >
(18:14) - Agent Matters Prominent at FIFA Law Annual Review in Tokyo. >
(23:14) - Has the FIFA Clearing House 'Stalled' When it Comes to Agent Commissions? >
(25:33) - Observations from FLAR Presentation on 'Developments' With FIFA Agent Regulations (FFAR). >
(32:53) - Did the FLAR Demonstrate More FIFA Misconceptions & Misunderstanding About Agents & The Agents World? >
(38:15) - FLAR Presentation on 'The Global Football Transfer Picture (2023)' Used to Deflect Innacurately onto Agents? >
(44:53) - Overall Reflection on the 'Tone' of The FIFA Law Annual Review (FLAR) & FIFA Priorities Including Agent Regulations. >
(49:05) - A January Transfer 'Falls Through' Due to Agent Representation Dispute. >
(50:54) - When Agent Disputes Stop Transfers & Everyone Loses & A Place for Mediation & ADR? >
(55:06) - Breaking News on Osman Transfer - Agreement Now With Brighton. >
(57:53) - Disclaimer >
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RELATED LINKS :
FIFA : FLAR (FIFA Law Annual Review) - Tokyo - February 2023) >
Day One (time-stamps)
00/38/40 - Do's & Dont's in Player Transfers
03/28/40 - UEFA Financial Sustainability Regulations
Day Two (time-stamps)
00/02/45 - The Global Transfer Picture: 2023 Figures
00/44/00 - Key Tax Issues Involved in Player Transfers
02/02/00 - Minimum Working Conditions For Female Players
02/35/50 - The Swiss Federal Tribunal in 2023 (and CAS)
04/39/00 - 'Amazing & Interesting' ? - Closing Statement
KPMG - Winter Transfers, Where is the Value?
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FEATURED ARTICLES :
Ibrahim Osman’s Premier League dream shattered over agent fees dispute >
‘Deal is off’ – West Ham transfer mess as agent drama sees Hammers signing collapse >
Brighton ‘now pushing’ for signing this week – De Zerbi’s side ‘make offer’ of €20m+ >
Brighton to sign Nordsjaelland’s Ibrahim Osman in €19.5m transfer >
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