A major Premier League club vs agent dispute has been redirected to football arbitration by the High Court - what's this mean for agents, and why does choosing the right dispute forum matter? We explore the options available for agents, including FIFA’s Pro-Bono and Legal Aid Fund (FLAF), and discuss how legal safeguards can impact costs and case outcomes.
Then, football agent and sports lawyer Erkut Sogut joins the show to discuss IFFA (International Federation of Football Agents)—why now, what sets it apart from existing associations, and how it plans to tackle agent misrepresentation and FIFA’s regulatory approach.
We also dive into the growing issue of unpaid transfer fees, a problem that directly affects agents and players alike. Plus, with football agent associations failing to unite the industry, is there finally a vacuum for a new, influential agent body?
An episode packed with expert insights into the latest industry shifts—don’t miss it!
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(01:08) - Downtime Period For Football Agents ... Really ??? >
(02:44) - High Court Instructs Premier League Agent Dispute to Go to Football Arbitration >
(04:54) - Importance of Choosing the Right Forum for an Agent Dispute to be Heard >
(13:06) - Helps With Costs of Disputes Through FIFA Pro-Bono and FLAF (FIFA Legal Aid Fund) >
(16:33) - Do Football Agent Associations Shortcomings Create a Vacuum for a 'New Kid On The Block'? >
(17:54) - Guest Interview - Erkut Sogut (pt1/1) - 'IFFA' (International Federation of Football Agents') >
(18:52) - Why Now for a New Football Agents Association? >
(23:23) - The 'Tipping Points' In The Misrepresentation of Football Agents and 'Consultation' With FIFA >
(26:39) - Response to IFFA, and the Position on the FIFA Agent Working Group ((F)AWG) >
(33:08) - How Should the Football Agent Regulations (and FFAR) Evolve? >
(36:21) - Is There a 'Template' for Becoming a Successful Football Agent? >
(39:59) - What are the Biggest Challenges for Newer Football Agents Today? >
(48:16) - Which Agent Association(s) Should Football Agents Join? >
(51:35) - Does Size Matter? >
(52:44) - Equality, Quality, Representation and Association 'Leadership' >
(57:51) - Who Should (Has Failed to) Address the Problem of Football Agent Association Legitimacy? >
(61:59) - Problems & Opportunities for Football Agent Association >
(64:11) - Unpaid Transfer Fees Have Broader Implications for Agents and Client-Players >
(68:03) - Announcements & Notices - Internal Agency Conferences & New Oceania League >
(71:23) - Disclaimer
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RELATED LINKS :
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IFFA - International Federation of Football Agents >
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Should FIFPRO & 'Ultimately' the Players License ‘Player Agents’ in Football? (2022) >
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FEATURED ARTICLES & POSTS :
Agent dispute with ex-Chelsea director referred to FA >
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CAS Ruling Highlights Strict Compliance in Football Transfer Agreements >
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Strong interest as 24 clubs eye historic spot in OFC Professional League >
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EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Levelling Up: ROOF International Agents Meeting in Mallorca! >
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