FIFA Fee Structure & Commission Law 5

Question 1

Under US Soccer's implementation of FIFA intermediary rules, which of the following would disqualify someone from registering as an intermediary?

Accepted Answer

A prior criminal conviction for fraud

Answer

Individuals with convictions for financial crimes such as fraud are typically disqualified from intermediary registration due to integrity requirements.

Question 2

An agent represents a player in a loan deal. The player earns $10,000/month during the 6-month loan. At 5% commission, what does the agent earn?

Accepted Answer

$3,000

Answer

5% of $60,000 total loan remuneration ($10,000 × 6 months) equals $3,000.

Question 3

A club instructs an intermediary to find a replacement striker within 48 hours before the transfer window closes. If the agent rushes and skips the written representation contract, what is the legal consequence?

Accepted Answer

The agent cannot legally claim commission for the deal

Answer

Without a written representation contract, the intermediary has no enforceable basis to claim commission under FIFA's framework.

Question 4

Which FIFA regulation specifically addresses the publication of intermediary payment data?

Accepted Answer

FIFA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries, Article 7

Answer

Article 7 of the FIFA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries requires national associations to publish intermediary transaction data annually.

Question 5

A club secretly agrees to pay an agent a bonus commission if the player signs a below-market contract. This arrangement is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A conflict of interest and breach of fiduciary duty to the player

Answer

An agent paid to secure worse terms for the player they represent has a clear conflict of interest and breaches their fiduciary duty.

FIFA Football Agent Certification Practice Test

FIFA Football Agent Certification Practice Test

FIFA Fee Structure & Commission Law 5