FIFA Agent Ethics & Code of Conduct Flashcards

Under FIFA regulations, what is required when a football agent wishes to terminate a representation contract before its expiry date?

Answer: Written notice in accordance with the termination provisions in the contract

Early termination of a representation contract must be carried out in writing and comply with the contractual termination clauses agreed upon by both parties.

FIFA's ethical guidelines prohibit football agents from engaging in what practice known as 'tapping up'?

Answer: Contacting a player under contract to induce them to terminate or breach that contract

Tapping up refers to approaching a contracted player to encourage them to break or terminate their existing employment contract, which is expressly forbidden.

A football agent is required to pass a FIFA-approved examination as part of the licensing process. What does this examination primarily assess?

Answer: Knowledge of FIFA regulations, national association rules, and legal frameworks

The FIFA agent examination tests candidates on their knowledge of applicable regulations, legal frameworks, and compliance requirements.

Which of the following actions by a football agent would constitute a breach of the duty of loyalty to their player client?

Answer: Steering the player toward a club that pays the agent a higher commission without disclosing this

Directing a client toward a club based on the agent's undisclosed financial benefit rather than the client's best interests is a clear breach of the duty of loyalty.

Under FIFA's Football Agent Regulations, what obligation does an agent have if they become aware that a transfer transaction may involve money laundering?

Answer: Withdraw from the transaction and report suspicions to the relevant authorities

Agents have an obligation under FIFA regulations and applicable law to refuse participation in suspicious transactions and report money laundering concerns to competent authorities.

How does FIFA define 'inducement' in the context of prohibited conduct for football agents?

Answer: Any improper benefit offered to influence a decision or action in a transfer or contract

An inducement in FIFA's prohibited conduct framework refers to any improper benefit given to influence decision-making in transfers or contract negotiations.