The Agents Angle - The World's Premier Football (Soccer) Agent Show

Nov 10 2024 51 ep. 52 mins 1
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'Lifting the lid' on the world of the football agent - is it all that it is made out to be, or is there more to a stereotypical 'shadowy' world of alleged 'sharks' and 'cowboys'? Two experienced practitioners from the football agency world, along with specialist sports and football industry guests, aim to look into the truths, lies and misinterpretations of an industry that is often misunderstood and misrepresented. From speculation in the football transfer market to football governance and the wider effects of the football agent industry, The Agents Angle aims to 'shed some light'.

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A Bombshell for FIFA's Agent Working Group ((F)AWG) - Football Agents Have Unexpected Surprises with FIFA CPD Changes - Manager and Club Face FA Probe for Potential Breaches of Agent Regulations.

Nov 10 2024 51 mins  
Digging into the latest developments in the world of football agency with topics that spark debate and reveal surprising shifts in industry regulations. In episode 48, we begin by exploring FIFA’s latest Continuing Professional Development (CPD) updates, with new topics and bonus credits creating unexpected opportunities for legacy agents. We also cover insights from a Sports La

Fraudster Targets Barcelona Posing as a 'Super Agent' - Agents Blamed for Too Many Games - FIFA Invites Open Dialogue in Wake of Diarra Ruling - 'No-Poach' Clauses Under Fire.

Oct 27 2024 34 mins  
Examining the shocking revelation of an attempt to defraud FC Barcelona by a fraudster posing as a well-known 'Super Agent' relating to a transfer deal. Meanwhile, a former Bayern Munich 'legend' and ECA chief is reported to blame agents for the growing number of games faced by players. FIFA opens the doors to a 'global dialogue' on Article 17 of the Regulations post-Diarra rulin

Over 1000 FIFA Football Agents Suspended? - Interview With a Football Agent with 30 Years Experience & 300 Professional Games as Player. - How a New FIFA Transfer Window(s) Causes Problems for Agents.

Oct 13 2024 65 mins  
In this episode of The Agents Angle, we explore a whirlwind of recent developments affecting football agents. Over 1,000 FIFA-licensed football agents appear to have been suspended, sparking questions about their future and any support that may be available to them. Joining us is the legendary football agent Barry Silkman, who brings over 30 years of experience as an agent and mo

** DIARRA SPECIAL ** An ECJ Ruling Against FIFA that will change the landscape of football. What will be the impact for players, clubs, FIFA & agents from the ruling by the European Court of Justice?

Oct 08 2024 41 mins  
In this special episode of 'The Agents Angle' ⁠ the focus is firmly on the recent ruling from just 4 days ago at the ECJ (European Court of Justice) in the case of former French international footballer Lassana Diarra* vs FIFA*. With the case being of Belgian origin, the show is joined by Willem Alexander-Devlies (of Altius and ATFIELD Sports Law), an expert on Belgian and Europe

Agents Clash Over Transfer Dealings, FIFA Tribunal Report, Return of 'a' FIFA Agent Directory and Club Attempts to Dismiss Agent Lawsuit

Sep 29 2024 38 mins  
'The Agents Angle' explores a player’s right to back out of a transfer, agent conflicts making headlines, and the rise of long-term contracts. The show also dissects the latest FIFA Football Tribunal Report, as the suspension of the FIFA Agents Chamber generates growing confusion over agent disputes at FIFA, whilst a Premier League club’s attempt to have an agent’s case 'thr

Agent Sues Premier League Club, Judgment May Signal 'Bosman 2.0' in An Evolving Transfer Market : PLUS Osimhen Drama, Emerging Transfer Trends & Crucial FIFA Agent Licensing Warnings & Updates.

Sep 15 2024 36 mins  
'The Agent's Angle RETURNS! ..... with a Season 2 premiere featuring a dive into some big stories, including an agent suing a Premier League club and the dramatic year for a star player and his agent. We also explore evolving trends in the transfer market, featuring 'buy-back' clauses, 'sell-ons', more complex loans and the increasing value of younger playe

#42 : A Season Dominated by FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations) - Insights on FIFA's Development of the Agent Exam, Platform & Licensing - Hopes & Expectations for the Football Agent's World

Jul 21 2024 66 mins  
The season finale of 'The Agents Angle' features the second part of our interview with a former FIFA official who played a crucial part in trying to sculpt a fair and workable infrastructure for the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations); covering aspects such as the agents platform and FIFA agents exam. Plus, we examine the surprise of not only agents and those outside of

#41 : Inside FIFA and the Development of the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations) - Where are the Agent Associations & What do they 'Stand For'? - Football Agents Classified as Employment Agencies?

Jul 14 2024 77 mins  
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 ac

#40 : Agent in Record Breaking Transfer Shares Insights - FIFA Seeking Agreements with Agents - Predicted Transfer Window Trends - Clubs Receive FIFA Bans - Mbappe a 'Master of Trademark Protection'

Jun 30 2024 65 mins  
What can be expected from fast-approaching 'transfer windows' and will the football transfer market see records broken yet again? As well as looking at the trends envisaged by some, 'The Agents Angle' is joined by Chris Atkins of TMJ, the agent of Bay FC's record signing in the NWSL, Racheal Kundananji. We learn from Chris's insights on that deal, as well as

#39 : Premier League Agent With Hot Prospect for this Transfer Window Given Fine & Ban for Old Regulation Breaches - Problems for FIFA in Argentina - Marking Errors in FIFAs 3rd FFAR Agents Exam

Jun 16 2024 69 mins  
The case of the agent for one of the 'hottest' players in this summer '24 transfer window is fined and suspended for breaches of the intermediary (agent) regulations from more than 4 years ago - along with a club, and club officials also being sanctioned. More problems for FIFA, with another ruling against the FFAR in Argentina and reports of the 3rd FFAR football agent