FIFA FIFA Agent Ethics & Code of Conduct 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A football agent is found to have made false statements on their FIFA license application. What is the likely consequence?
- A written warning from FIFA
- Mandatory retraining course
- Revocation of the license and possible ban from re-applying (Correct answer)
- A fine of up to $1,000
Correct answer: Revocation of the license and possible ban from re-applying
Providing false information on a license application is grounds for revocation of the license and potential permanent or temporary disqualification.
Question 2: Which ethical principle requires a football agent to be transparent about how their fees are calculated and who pays them?
- Duty of care
- Duty of disclosure (Correct answer)
- Duty of loyalty
- Duty of skill
Correct answer: Duty of disclosure
The duty of disclosure obligates agents to be fully transparent about fee structures and the source of their remuneration.
Question 3: Under FIFA regulations, an agent who solicits a minor player (under 18) without parental or guardian involvement is in violation of which principle?
- Transfer window regulations
- Minor protection rules (Correct answer)
- License renewal requirements
- Club licensing standards
Correct answer: Minor protection rules
FIFA's minor protection rules require that parental or guardian consent and involvement be secured before an agent may represent a minor player.
Question 4: What is the FIFA-mandated requirement when an agent represents a player in a transfer and also receives payment from the club involved in that same transfer?
- No additional requirement exists
- The agent must reduce their fee by 50%
- All parties must provide written informed consent to the dual payment arrangement (Correct answer)
- The agent must return the club payment to the player
Correct answer: All parties must provide written informed consent to the dual payment arrangement
FIFA requires written informed consent from all parties whenever an agent receives remuneration from multiple parties in a single transaction.
Question 5: Which FIFA body is responsible for investigating and sanctioning breaches of the Football Agent Regulations related to ethics violations?
- FIFA Disciplinary Committee
- FIFA Ethics Committee (Correct answer)
- FIFA Transfer Matching System
- FIFA Players' Status Committee
Correct answer: FIFA Ethics Committee
The FIFA Ethics Committee has jurisdiction to investigate and sanction conduct that violates FIFA's ethical standards, including agent misconduct.
Question 6: A football agent knowingly assists in structuring a transfer to help a club circumvent Financial Fair Play regulations. This action violates which FIFA principle?
- Transfer window scheduling
- Agent fee limits
- Integrity and fair play obligations (Correct answer)
- TMS registration deadlines
Correct answer: Integrity and fair play obligations
Assisting clubs in circumventing FFP or financial regulations violates the agent's integrity and fair play obligations under FIFA's code of conduct.
FIFA FIFA Agent Ethics & Code of Conduct 2
A football agent is found to have made false statements on their FIFA license application.
What is the likely consequence?