Much of the focus on the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) has rightly been from the perspective of football agents, however, what has been the experience of many of those within FIFA tasked with developing the FFAR? In this episode of The Agent's Angle, we are privileged to be joined by Tarik Ajanovic, a former FIFA official from the Agents Department; for a first-hand account of the challenges, thoughts, & experiences from a rarely heard perspective. Where do Football Agent Associations now sit in the football eco-system & how are they performing in terms of representing not just their members, but the football agent industry as a whole? Not least, whether their efforts are good enough for FIFA & others in football to view agents as 'stakeholders'. There is also a look at the latest circular from FIFA featuring the AWG (Agent Working Group), agent exam, & agent licensing fees. We also have news from elsewhere, that new government legislation could see football agents classified as 'employment agencies' a& subject to further compliance and regulation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMAIL : ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT THE SHOW via KoFi⁠⁠⁠ ====== SHOW RUNNING ORDER : (01:43) - FIFA Football Agent Regulations, Exam & AWG Updates - FIFA Circular 1891. > (04:49) - Football Agents May be Classified as 'Employment Agencies'? > (07:07) - Concern & Some 'Panic' From Agents on Possible New Legislation. > (10:00) - Additional Compliance for Football Agents; Not Just FFAR! > (11:19) - A 'Limited' Opportunity for Football Agents to Consult on Legislation. > (13:33) - Guest Interview - Tarik Ajanovic (pt 1/2) - Challenges of a FIFA Official with FFAR. > (14:13) - Roles & Responsibilities at FIFA, Plus Developing the FFAR. > (19:13) - Best, Worst & Most Challenging Aspects for FIFA's Agent's Department. > (28:18) - Insights and Appreciation of Agents a& the Football Agent Industry as a Whole. > (32:45) - Moving to Miami : The Affect on FIFA and the Football Agent Industry. > (43:56) - Guest interview Observations & Analysis. > (47:02) - Timelines from FIFA on FFAR Just 'Dont Add Up'! > (48:47) - An Unenviable & Very Difficult Job of 'Damage Limitation'. > (49:46) - Even Some at FIFA Don't Agree with FFAR Elements! - But Who is Responsible? > (51:51) - Difference of Opinions on the Influence US Sports & the Move to Miami for Football Agents of ALL SIZES. > (55:30) - The Role of the AWG & Football Agents as 'Stakeholders'. > (59:19) - Unanswered Questions About the International & Regional Football Agent Associations. > (62:15) - Experiences & Overview of the Main Football Agent Associations. > (69:52) - Is It Time for Football Agent Associations to Reflect, Rethink, Restructure & Regroup? > (75:00) - Closing Remarks & Notices > (77:09) - Disclaimer. > ====== RELATED LINKS : Synapse Sports Regulatory > FIFA Agent Working Group ((F)AWG) > ⁠Agent Training Provider LinkedIn Post (FFAR Online)⁠ > AfFAA > EFAA > ProFAA > TFF > UAIFA > TAA Football Agents Association Questionnaire > Fifa embarks on legal team recruitment drive following staff exodus > FIFA faces losing control of transfer markets as lawyer crisis reaches tipping point > AFAC 2024 > ====== FEATURED ARTICLES : FIFA Circular #1891 - FIFA Football Agent Regulations : Exam Date > EAS Update : Employment Agencies Act 1973 > FA Email : re EAS Update > ===== SHOW LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theagentsangle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠