⚽ BONUS EPISODE ⚽ – A special supplement to Episode 58 featuring the full interview with @Erkut Sogut, the founder of the all-new 'International Federation of Football Agents' (IFFA).
In this exclusive conversation, Erkut shares his motivations for launching IFFA and how it aims to truly represent football agents worldwide. He addresses the reaction from football stakeholders, has FIFA engaged, and whether IFFA could have a role within FIFA’s Agents Working Group.
We also explore the challenges facing agents today—from improving their public image and navigating an evolving industry to the importance of education, networking, and finding a niche in a competitive market. Plus, Erkut discusses why FIFA's cap on agent commissions "just doesn’t make sense" and how self-regulation with FIFPro could reshape the industry.
A must-listen for agents, players, and football insiders! 🎙️
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(00:10) - Episode Introduction & Show Overview >
(02:06) - Motivation for Launching International Federation of Football Agents (IFFA). >
(04:43) - How Will IFFA Be Truly Representative? >
(08:46) - Similarities and Differences With Other Football Agent Associations. >
(11:47) - Inclusivity & Cooperation - No Exclusions To and No Competition With Other Football Agent Associations. >
(13:22) - FIFA, FFAR : Cooperation and Consultation Turns to Misrepresentation and Exclusion. >
(17:55) - Reaction from Football Stakeholders and Football Community to to IFFA. >
(19:49) - Independence & The Possibility of Role With FIFA Agents Working Group ((F)AWG). >
(23:24) - The Future Envisaged for IFFA. >
(24:41) - Governance, Ethics & Structure. >
(27:53) - Self-Regulation & Licensing? >
(29:02) - Evolving Football Agent Regulations and FFAR After ECJ Decision. >
(30:16) - FFAR Cap on Agent Commissions : Just Doesn't Make Sense. >
(32:26) - FIFA Don't Understand the Football Agency World. >
(33:32) - Where's the FIFA 'Agents Chamber'? >
(35:31) - Improving The Image and Representation of Football Agents and the Industry. >
(37:14) - The World of Agents - Gucci, Rolex and Big Cars. >
(38:07) - Agent Education Goes Beyond JUST The Agents >
(39:45) - Is There a 'Template' for Becoming a Successful Football Agent? >
(40:09) - Communication Skills, Languages & Cultures. >
(41:34) - The Agent Exam is Just the Start! >
(42:44) - Networking >
(45:43) - Trends and Developments in the Football Agent Industry. >
(46:26) - Players Agent Evolution. >
(47:38) - A World of Opportunities. >
(50:46) - What are the Biggest Challenges for Football Agents Today? >
(51:25) - Patience is a Must! >
(53:19) - More Football Agents is Not Necessarily a Bad Thing in a Growing Industry. >
(54:24) - Agents Finding Their 'Own Niche'. >
(58:27) - One Wish for the Football Agent Industry. >
(61:29) - 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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