'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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#47 : 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.
Season 2 · Episode 5
Sunday, October 27, 2024 • Duration 34:30
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 ruling, and further examination of how this ruling could impact football’s global transfer system.
Plus, a look at the controversial “no-poaching” clauses and their effect on player contracts. Tune in for critical insights and updates affecting agents, clubs, and the wider football world.
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#46 : Over 1000 FIFA Football Agents Suspended? - Interview With a Football Agent with 30 Yrs Experience & 300 Professional Games as Player- How New FIFA Transfer Window(s) Causes Problems for Agents.
Season 2 · Episode 4
Sunday, October 13, 2024 • Duration 01:05:52
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 more than 300 professional games under his belt as a player.
Silky shares fascinating insights into how players perceptions of agents have changed, the evolution of the agent's skillset, and his proudest transfer dealings, as well as how unexpected interventions and good fortune led to him becoming a football agent.
(01:05) - Eventful 10 Days Impacting on Football Agents. >
#37 : Brink of Another Bosman as FIFA Regulations Come Under More Fire - Agent Cleared of Criminal Charges - Tax Authorities Release Football Agent Guidelines - Missing Late Friend & Agent Mino
Season 1 · Episode 37
Sunday, May 19, 2024 • Duration 59:21
Could the football world be on the brink of another change that is comparable to the 'Bosman' ruling of 1995? FIFA regulations face another challenge that impacts the football agent industry and could even spell the end of the 'transfer system'(and RSTP) as we know it ....... and it isn't 'FFAR' this time.
Whilst a football agent is cleared by a court on criminal charges of 'sending malicious communications' to a club official, we look at the record-keeping and communication standards that agents should maintain, especially with increased scrutiny expected by the tax authorities on matters of dual-representation (duality) as per official guidance released this last week.
Plus, a 'superstar' player confesses to missing his late friend and agent, and there are player unions reportedly taking action against clubs for the 'abuse' of players.
(02:20) - Agent Cleared of Criminal Charges of Malicious Communcation to Club Official. >
#35 : French 'Agent(s)' Taken Into Custody, Is The Agent Regulatory Model in France One For Others to Adopt? - English Premier League Club Reported to Spend More Than £75m on Agent Fees in a Year.
Season 1 · Episode 35
Sunday, April 21, 2024 • Duration 01:04:27
The football agent world remains largely confused on the current state of agent regulations. Yet one country that does offer some stability is France, but with that stability also comes strict laws and regulations for all agents operating in the French football market.
'The Agents Angle' is joined by Jean-Baptiste Ginies to highlight many aspects of French law and football agent regulations that agents should be aware of.
Also, following the release of the annual agent declarations by The FA (England), it is reported that one English Premier League club paid £75m in agents/intermediary fees in just one year. Yet, is it all that it seems with these reports; or do such reports subsequently raise more questions than answers?
(00:08) - Introduction & French Football Agent Regulations & Agent Fees in England. >
(01:09) - Agents 'Taking Money Out of The Game' - A Naive and Tired Statement. >
(02:31) - Agents Fees and the Annual Declarations Released in England by The FA. >
(04:12) - Club Agent Fees in England 23/24 - A Summary of Key Points. >
(11:46) - Trends in the Agent Fee Reports - Not Just Fees But Agent & Club Relationships. >
(14:07) - Cost Controls and Salary Caps Affect on Agents and Agent Fees. >
#34 : 'Method to The Madness' with FIFAs New Agent Regulations? - Recruiting an Entire Team Without Calling an Agent - FIFAs American Influence - Premier League Games in the USA in the Next 10 Years
Season 1 · Episode 34
Sunday, April 7, 2024 • Duration 40:48
A shocking admission on'The Agents Angle'this week, which acknowledges the possibility of 'some' logic and 'method in the madness' of FIFA with the FFAR and the cap on agent commissions.
Could the increasing US influence on the world of football also be reflected in a changing mindset & approach from FIFA, not least the move of FIFA's agent and legal division to Miami which has led to numerous resignations and departures from FIFA?
We also revisit the 'Relevent' case in the USA, and the huge ramifications which that could have for FIFA and agents around the world.
Also, how some 'agents are now viewed as more important than football directors', and a sporting director recruiting a whole team without calling a single agent.
(01:06) - Third FIFA Agents Exam Approaches & What Lays Ahead. >
(02:53) - The Relevance of 'Relevent' in The US for Agents, FFAR, and FIFA (Globally). >
#33 : Football Agent Education & Professional Development - UEFA's Player Agent Programme for Agents Around the World - Disappointing FIFA Agent CPD - Important US Court Case Against FIFA & USSF
Season 1 · Episode 33
Sunday, March 24, 2024 • Duration 56:28
This week on 'The Agents Angle' there is a look at the subject of football agent education and professional development - from the phase of preparing for the FIFA Football Agents exam through to fine-tuning the agent skill set for a very competitive industry.
The show welcomes UEFA Academy Programme Manager Stephane Ehrhart, who takes us through the'UEFA Player Agents Programme', which covers topics from player identification and statistical analysis through to negotiation and other agent industry skills.
Also, news on regulation changes in England and the UK, with a new football regulator confirmed and the English Premier League (EPL) bringing in new cost controls; as well as a look at why 'bugs' seemingly persist in the FIFA Agents Platform and FIFA agent CPD, failing to live up to expectations. Plus, the 'Relevant' anti-competition case in the USA against the USSF and FIFA, that could impact cases against FFAR and the capping of agent fees.
#32 : FIFA's Appeal Rejected by Court on FFAR Injunction - An EXCLUSIVE Interview With One Agent Behind this Successful Challenge to the FIFA Football Agent Regulations
Season 1 · Episode 32
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 • Duration 36:43
***UNSCHEDULED EPISODE & EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ***
Following a week where a FIFA appeal over an injunction blocking the introduction of new football agent regulations was rejected by a court in Germany, 'The Agents Angle' presents an unscheduled bonus episode on the injunction and FIFAs failed appeal over the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations).
Bringing you an exclusive interview with Michael Frank, one of the agents who led that challenge - a case that resulted in an injunction that arguably gave FFAR its first 'bloody nose', and prompted other such challenges and subsequent blows to FIFA's problematic agent regulation proposals.
And whilst this could be perceived by some as the 'beginning of the end' for FFAR as we know it, the European 'elephant in the room' that is seemingly FIFA's 'last hope', is still lurking in the shadows and could potentially make matters far worse for everyone in the future.
(00:09) - 'Introduction to a special episode of 'The Agents Angle'. >
(00:23) - FIFA Appeal Over German Injunction on FFAR Rejected. >
(02:11) - Possibly The First Case to Put FIFA 'On Notice' Over FFAR, Goes 'Under The Radar'. >
(05:03) - EXCLUSIVE GUEST INTERVIEW: With An Agent Behind the Successful German Injunction - An Unsung Hero for Agents on FFAR. >
(06:48) - Guest Introduction (Michael Frank), and Operating as an Agent Between Brazil and Germany. >
#31 : 'Super-Agent' Talks About 'The Football Forum', FIFA, Agent Regulations & Education - 'Legendary' Agent Announces Their Retirement - Football Agents 'Stepping Away' & Becoming Sporting Directors
Season 1 · Episode 31
Sunday, March 10, 2024 • Duration 01:06:00
'The Agents Angle' is joined in this episode by someone considered by many to be one of football's current 'super-agents', and one of the most prominent voices in the football agent world, Rafaela Pimenta.
As well as being the agent for superstar players such as Erling Haaland (of Manchester City) and Henrikh Mkhitaryan (of Inter Milan), Rafaela talks to the show about 'The Football Forum', including the aims, objectives and challenges that face TFF(as a Global body for football agents and players) and the wider agent world, especially with the problems created by the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations).
This includes, asking whether FIFA has employed a 'divide and conquer' strategy towards agents, whether FIFA's stance on FFAR is 'softening' and also considers the role of agent education, the 'manipulation' of the public image of agents and how TFF is not a 'Gentleman's Club' as some perceive it to be.
'The Agents Angle' also looks at the news that another 'superagent' and legend of the football agent world has announced their retirement. PLUS, other reports where agents are quitting the industry, or looking to change roles to become amongst other things, Sporting Directors with football clubs.
#30 : The Importance of Agents When it Comes to Player Care & The Value of Player Care - An Out of Court Settlement Between Club & Agent - The Role of Mandates for Football Agents, Clubs & Players
Season 1 · Episode 30
Sunday, February 25, 2024 • Duration 01:13:30
The aspect of Player Care has evolved rapidly in football in recent times, and should be recognised as an important factor for any conscientious football agent, club and player.
Yet, what role do agents have in the provision of player care, and do agents really appreciate and understand the value of player care and the role of player liaison professionals within clubs?
'The Agents Angle' welcomes @Hugo Scheckter as this episode's guest; a vastly experienced player care professional with many English Premier League clubs and now a trainer of many of those working in Player Care as well as an advisor to many elite clubs on their player care provisions.
'The Agents Angle' also takes a look at reports of an 'out of court' settlement between an agent and club, in a long-running dispute over the transfer of Emiliano Sala from FC Nantes to Cardiff City FC which sadly ended in tragedy. Could more robust player care provisions have helped possibly avert the disputes, but more importantly the tragic outcome?
The aspect of multiple agents being involved in a single transfer also brings 'under the spotlight' the topic of 'mandates'. What are they, how can they be used, how are they structured and what are the implications and considerations for football agents, clubs, and footballers in using mandates around the world?
#29 : Transfers Collapse Due to Agent Disputes - The FIFA Law Annual Review (FLAR) in Tokyo Features Football Agent Regulations - Could Accountants & Finance Whizzes Become the Transfer Stars?
Season 1 · Episode 29
Sunday, February 11, 2024 • Duration 58:33
Following the recent closure of the (January) 'transfer window' in many parts of the world, a quieter 'window' than normal for many agents, 'The Agents Angle' examines - is it a case of clubs being more cautious due to various factors impacting on finances? And could it see a shift towards a more American, if not 'Feast or Famine' approach by clubs to player recruitment?
Coinciding with the closing of the 'transfer window'; FIFA held their annual FLAR (FIFA Law Annual Review) in Tokyo, which although not etched in many agent's diaries ..... agent-related matters featured prominently on the agenda.
As such, 'The Agents Angle' looks at matters discussed at the FLAR and updates relating to the agent's world; from regulation (FFAR) to transfers, club finances to tax as well as a senior FIFA official 'labelling' the topic of agents as "amazing and interesting".
There is also the case of a 'collapsed' transfer in the recent 'transfer window' that was reported to be because of a dispute relating to agent representation of the player; and the need for adequate independent dispute resolution for agents when such matters arise.
(01:29) - Was The January 'Transfer Window' Really That Quiet? >
(02:57) - Transfer Payments Are 'Catching Up' With Some Clubs. >
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(02:27) - UK Football Regulator & Cost Control Changes in the English Premier League (EPL) and the Impact on Football Agents and Clubs Around the World. >
(07:33) - Deadline for 3rd FIFA Football Agents Exam Approaches With A Plethora of Agent Exam Courses. >
(10:59) - Football Agent Exam Courses : The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. >
(15:24) - FIFA Football Agent Exam Resources Means that Preparation is Key. >
(17:54) - The 'FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency'. >
(20:15) - Guest : Stephane Ehrhart - UEFA Academy Programme Manager, UEFA Player Agents Programme. >
(21:13) - Introduction to the UEFA Academy and the 'UEFA Player Agent's Programme'. >
(25:28) - Topics, Subjects and Focus of the 'UEFA Player Agents Programme' - A 360 Degree Approach. >
(30:07) - Differences With Other Agent Courses - Learning How to Do The Job, Not Just Be Licensed. >
(32:12) - How FFAR & Football Agent Regulation Changes Have Affected on the 'UEFA Player Agent Programme'. >
(35:07) - Strengths and Weaknesses of Agents & The Knowledge of Agents. >
(37:21) - Future Plans for the UEFA Player Agents Programme & Applying for the Programme. >
(38:36) - Observations of the UEFA 'Player Agents Programme' Approach. >
(43:39) - Room for Improvement? & Minor Reservations Over the UEFA Player Agent Programme. >
(48:49) - Disappointing Mandatory FIFA Football Agent CPD, PLUS Bugs Remain in The FIFA Agent Platform. >
(53:53) - The 'Relevant' Case in The US Moves 'Up a Gear' and Potentially Crucial to Agents, Football & 'Capping'. >
