FIFA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the primary purpose of a termination clause in a player’s contract? → To outline ending conditions of the contract
2. Under FIFA's code of conduct for football agents, which behavior is expressly prohibited? → Offering or accepting undisclosed payments or inducements
3. What is the primary ethical obligation of a FIFA professional when a conflict of interest arises during transfer window & registration rules activities? → Disclose the conflict to all relevant parties and recuse from the decision if necessary
4. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of fee structure & commission law as it applies to Football Agent Certification? → Systematic evaluation and adherence to established industry standards
5. Which FIFA body is responsible for investigating and sanctioning breaches of the Football Agent Regulations related to ethics violations? → FIFA Ethics Committee
6. If a club refuses to pay a CAS-ordered compensation to a player, what mechanism allows FIFA to compel compliance? → FIFA instructs the relevant member association to impose a registration ban on the club
7. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of intermediary-club agreements as it applies to Football Agent Certification? → Systematic evaluation and adherence to established industry standards
8. If FIFA's FIFA Appeal Committee upholds a sanction against a football agent, the agent wishes to go to CAS. Which statement is correct? → The agent may file directly at CAS as FIFA's internal remedies have been exhausted
9. An intermediary-club agreement signed by a club official without board authorization is: → Potentially voidable under corporate governance rules of the club
10. A football agent is found to have made false statements on their FIFA license application. What is the likely consequence? → Revocation of the license and possible ban from re-applying
11. How long must a licensed football agent retain records of all transactions and representation contracts under FIFA regulations? → 5 years
12. Which of the following clauses in a representation contract would FIFA consider potentially exploitative toward the player? → An automatic 5-year renewal clause without the player's annual consent
13. What is the maximum number of clubs a player can be registered with during one season? → Three
14. What is a fundamental requirement for a football contract to be legally binding? → Mutual agreement and lawful purpose
15. A 16-year-old domestic player is transferred mid-season. Which rule governs whether he needs a transfer window? → Only international transfers require windows; domestic follows national association rules
16. The FIFA Clearing House for agent fee payments was introduced as part of which regulatory framework? → The 2023 FIFA Football Agent Regulations
17. Under FIFA regulations, what is required when a football agent wishes to terminate a representation contract before its expiry date? → Written notice in accordance with the termination provisions in the contract
18. What is the function of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) in relation to CAS? → ICAS administers and finances CAS and appoints arbitrators to the CAS list
19. What document must FIFA's Players' Status Committee review before approving any international minor transfer? → Evidence that the transfer genuinely meets one of FIFA's three established exceptions
20. Under the English Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), what is the maximum allowable loss over a three-year rolling assessment period? → £105 million
21. What is the minimum age at which a football club may register a player under FIFA regulations? → 12 years old
22. A FIFA professional encounters an unfamiliar situation while performing fifa agent license application duties. What is the most appropriate first action? → Consult relevant standards, guidelines, or a qualified supervisor before proceeding
23. Which of the following best describes 'dual representation' in the context of a FIFA-regulated transfer? → One agent representing both the player and the club in a single transaction
24. When a club hires an intermediary licensed in another country, which national association's regulations primarily govern the agreement? → The club's national association, supplemented by FIFA regulations
25. Under FIFA rules, an agent who receives payment from a club while purportedly representing a player is committing what violation? → Undisclosed conflict of interest
26. Which quality assurance method is most commonly applied in cas arbitration & appeals to verify that FIFA professional standards are being met? → Structured audits, peer reviews, and performance metrics aligned with industry benchmarks
27. An agent secures a loan agreement for their client to move clubs. The loan contract should expressly address which of the following to avoid disputes? → Salary responsibility, recall rights, and loan-to-buy option terms
28. Who is responsible for paying training compensation when a player is transferred? → The new (buying) club
29. An agent signs a representation contract with a player while the player is still under contract with a club. What must the agent verify before proceeding? → That no existing representation contract with another agent is still active
30. If a player terminates a representation contract early without valid cause, what is the likely consequence under FIFA regulations? → The player may owe the agent compensation for the remaining contract period