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1.

Club A signs the next Polish player from Club B.
Which of the following agreements would be permitted according to the FIFA RSTP?

Club A commits in the Pol contract to transfer 10% of the net amount received by Club A from another club to which Club A sells its registration.
Club A agrees not to transfer Pol to any other club without the express written consent of Club B.
Club A grants the Football Agent Pol an option allowing him to require Club A to sign two of his clients within the next 12 months at market value.
Club A agrees to pay an additional $10 million USD to Club B if, within the next 3 years, Club A transfers Player Pol to one of Club B’s domestic rivals.
Article 18bis.1 of the RSTP prohibits agreements between a club and another club/third party that allow the other club/third party the ability to influence the club’s independence in matters of employment and transfers.
An agreement requiring Club B's consent for a loan allows the previous club to influence Club A’s transfer and employment strategy.
Similarly, granting a Football Agent the option to compel Club A to sign their clients infringes Article 18bis.1 of the FIFA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries.
Likewise, the requirement to pay a sanction if Club A transfers a Player of Interest to a rival club of Club B (as this may influence Club A’s transfer policy) is also problematic.
However, a player is permitted to receive a percentage of their future transfer fee directly.
A player is not a "third party" according to Article 18ter; refer to the definition of "third party" in the Regulations on Working Agreements, which is: "a person other than the player being transferred, the two clubs transferring the player from one to the other, or any former club in which the player has been registered."
Note that a football agent would be considered a third party and, therefore, would be subject to the prohibition of Article 18ter, FIFA RSTP.

2.

According to the FIFA Procedural Rules governing the Football Tribunal, which of the following are regulated applications on which the FIFA Disciplinary Committee (DSC) will rule?

International Transfer or Initial Registration of a Minor
An eligibility request or change of association.
If a player owes compensation to their former club following termination of their employment contract by the player.
Delayed return of a representative team player
According to Article 29 of the FIFA Rules of Procedure Governing the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee (PSC) will resolve regulatory requests concerning:
(a) international transfer or initial registration of a minor
a limited minor exemption (LME)
(C) FIFA intervention to authorize player registration
(d) an eligibility request or change of association
(e) The delayed return of a player from their duties within the representative team.
Whether a player owes compensation to their former club following the unilateral termination of their employment contract with that club is not a regulatory matter.
Please note that all requests under (a), (b), and (c) (with the exception of futsal player registrations) must be submitted and processed via TMS, while all requests under (d) and (e) must be submitted and managed via email.
Generally, a single judge will render a decision, but in complex matters or when exceptional circumstances exist, at least three judges will deliberate.

3.

Within 14 days of service fee payment, what must a Football Agent upload to the Platform?

Representation Agreement
The employment contract or transfer agreement to which the service fee relates.
The requested information on the Platform
A certified copy of the Football Agent License.
The information requested on the Platform must be uploaded by the Agent to the Platform within 14 days of service fee payment (Article 16.2.j, FFAR).

4.

What is the FIFA's executive, operational, and administrative body?

The Congress
General Secretariat
The Council
FIFA does not have an executive, operational, and administrative body.
FIFA does indeed have an executive, operational, and administrative body, and that is the General Secretariat (Article 24.3, FIFA Statutes).
The FIFA Congress is the legislative body (Article 24.1, FIFA Statutes), and the FIFA Council is the strategic and supervisory body (Article 24.2, FIFA Statutes).

5.

Rodrigo is a professional football player.
Ricardo is a coach.
Both are represented by Anna, a licensed football agent who operates through an agency, 1stGoal LLC.
Which of the following is correct?

Neither Rodrigo nor Ricardo can hold any ownership stake in 1stGoal.
Rodrigo and Ricardo may hold a stake in 1stGoal, provided that such stake does not exceed 5% of the Agency's share capital.
Ricardo (but not Rodrigo) may hold a stake in 1stGoal, provided that such stake does not exceed 5% of the Agency's share capital.
Ricardo (but not Rodrigo) may have a stake in 1stGoal, and there is no limit to the level of his ownership because he is not a player.
According to Article 11.4(a), a Client shall not have an interest in any business of a Football Agent or their Agency.

6.

Generally, after how many years of breach of the Code of Ethics does the relevant conduct become statute-barred?

2 years
5 years
10 years
15 years old
According to Article 13.1 of the Code of Ethics, the general rule is that breaches of the Code of Ethics can no longer be investigated after a five-year limitation period has elapsed.
Where applicable, the statute of limitations may be extended by half if a formal investigation is opened before the initial five-year period expires (article 13.4, Code of Ethics).
It must also be noted that offenses related to bribery and corruption, misappropriation and embezzlement of funds, or the protection of physical and mental integrity, have a statute of limitations of 10 years, and that offenses relating to threats, promises of advantages, coercion, sexual abuse, harassment, and exploitation are not subject to a statute of limitations.

7.

Which of the following is not a declared objective of the football transfer system, as set out by FIFA (FFAR)?

Maintaining competitive balance
Encourage older athletes to participate in football.
Protecting contractual stability between professional players and clubs
Ensure that the youngest players have a pathway to the first team as soon as possible.
Article 1.1 of the FIFA Regulations on International Transfers (FFAR) outlines six objectives of the football transfer system.
Objective: To protect contractual stability between professional players and clubs, foster the development of young players, promote a spirit of solidarity between elite football and grassroots football, protect minors, maintain competitive balance, and ensure the regularity of sporting competitions.
Encouraging older athletes to begin playing football and ensuring that younger players have a pathway to the first team as soon as possible are not among the stated objectives.

8.

To whom does the FIFA Code of Ethics apply?

Players
officials
FIFA Player Agents and Football Agents
None of the above.
According to article 2.1, the FIFA Code of Ethics applies to all referees, players, match agents, and football agents.

9.

When does FIFA stipulate that a national association’s registration periods can begin and how long can each one last?

The first registration period will be no shorter than 8 weeks and no longer than 12 weeks, and may commence no earlier than seven days before the end of the previous season’s competition period, and no later than the first day of the new season. The second registration period will be mid-season and will be no shorter than 4 weeks and no longer than 8 weeks. The total cumulative length of both registration periods shall not exceed 16 weeks.
The initial registration period will be no shorter than 8 weeks and no longer than 12 weeks, commencing from the day following the conclusion of the previous season’s competition period and, at the latest, the first day of the new season. The second registration period will be mid-season and will be no shorter than 4 weeks and no longer than 10 weeks. The combined total of both registration periods shall not exceed 18 weeks.
The initial registration period will be no shorter than 8 weeks and no longer than 12 weeks, commencing from the day following the conclusion of the previous season’s competition period and, at the latest, the first day of the new season. The second registration period will be mid-season and will be no shorter than 4 weeks and no longer than 8 weeks. The total cumulative duration of both registration periods shall not exceed 16 weeks.
The first period will last no less than four weeks and no more than twelve, and may commence from the day following the end of the previous season’s competition period and, at the latest, the first day of the new season. The second will be mid-season and will not be
FIFA stipulates that the initial registration period may
Registration shall commence the day following the conclusion of the previous season’s competition period, and no later than the first day of the new season.
This initial registration period shall not be less than eight weeks nor exceed twelve.
A second registration period shall take place mid-season and shall not be less than four weeks nor exceed eight.
The aggregate duration of both registration periods shall not exceed sixteen weeks (Article 6.2, RSTP).
Considering that the seasons of the various national associations commence from
Different dates, FIFA does not specify the date within the calendar when a window should commence or end.
Players may only be registered following the submission, via the electronic transfer system, of a valid club application to the relevant association during a registration period.
The only exceptions to this rule are those established in article 6.3.
The regulations regarding registration periods do not apply to competitions exclusively involving amateur players.
The period shall be no less than four weeks and no more than eight weeks.
The total accumulated duration of both registration periods shall not exceed sixteen weeks.

10.

Albert represents Jorge, a Portuguese player.
Jorge is a Sporting CP midfielder.
French club Lyon wants to sign Jorge and proposes to use Albert’s brother, Lionel, to assist in the search and signing of Jorge.
Which of the following is correct?

Albert can represent Jorge, and Lionel can represent Lyon without the consent of Jorge or Lyon.
Albert and Lionel cannot both act in the transaction as they are Connected Football Agents.
Whenever all parties provided written consent, Albert could act on behalf of Sporting CP and Jorge, while Lionel could act on behalf of Olympique Lyonnais (as this would not then be considered a conflict of interest).
Albert may represent Jorge, and Lionel may represent Lyon, provided Jorge and Lyon provide prior written consent.
A FIFA Agent and a Connected FIFA Agent (in this case, Albert and Jorge, as they are brothers) cannot provide football agent services for different Clients in the same Transaction, unless under the permitted dual representation rules in Article 12.8.a of the FIFA Regulations on Agents (FFAR).
Article 12.10 of the FIFA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries stipulates that a football agent is connected to another football agent as a result of: (i) being employed or contractually engaged by the same agency through which football agent services are provided; (ii) both being directors, shareholders, or co-owners of the same agency through which football agent services are carried out; (iii) being married to each other, in a civil partnership, siblings, or parents and children or stepchildren; or (iv) having entered into any contractual or other agreement, whether formal or informal, to cooperate, on more than one occasion, in the provision of any service or to share the income or profits from any part of their football agent services.

11.

When do the decisions of the Ethics Committee become effective?

As soon as the decision is made.
As soon as the decision is communicated.
7 days after the decision is communicated.
As soon as the appeal period for the decision has expired.
Decisions of the Ethics Committee become effective as soon as they are communicated (Article 44.1, FIFA Code of Ethics).

12.

When applying for a Football Agent License, which FIFA Regulations does the candidate agree to abide by?

FIFA Football Agent Regulations, the FIFA Regulations on Football Agents (FFAR), the FIFA Statutes
FIFA Football Agent Regulations, RSTP, FIFA Code of Ethics, FIFA Disciplinary Code
FIFA Football Agent Regulations, RSTP, FIFA Statutes, FIFA Code of Ethics, FIFA Disciplinary Code
When applying for a Football Agent License, the applicant agrees to abide by five sets of FIFA Regulations (Article 4.2, FFAR): The FIFA Regulations on Football Agents, the RSTP, the FIFA Statutes, the FIFA Code of Ethics, and the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

13.

Is a Client required to ensure a Football Agent possesses the appropriate FIFA license before entering into a Representation Agreement with that Football Agent?

Yes
No.
Yes, unless the football agent is the Client’s parent, sibling, or spouse.
No, unless the Football Agent is from a country different to that of the Client.
The Client must ensure that a football agent holds the appropriate FIFA license before signing the relevant representation agreement (Article 18.1.C, FFAR).

14.

Which of the following is not a stated objective of the football transfer system, as set out in the FIFA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries (FFAR)?

Protecting Minors
Protecting female football players
Protecting contractual stability between professional players and clubs
Foster a spirit of solidarity between elite football and grassroots football
Article 1.1 of the FFAR cites six objectives of the football transfer system.
Objective: To protect contractual stability between professional players and clubs, foster the development of young players, promote a spirit of solidarity between elite football and grassroots football, protect minors, maintain competitive balance, and ensure the regularity of sporting competitions.
The protection of female players is not one of the stated objectives of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfers of Players (FFAR).

15.

Football agent Julio represents player Steven and an English Premier League club wishing to engage Steven via permitted dual representation.
Steven’s annual football remuneration will be £400,000.
For the purposes of this question, the exchange rate is 1USD = £0.80.
What is the maximum service fee payable to Julio?

£28,000
£30,400
£40,000
£50,000
July represents both an individual and a contracting entity, meaning his service fee will be based on Steven’s remuneration (the individual) (Article 15.1.a, FFAR).
Considering the permitted double representation, the maximum service fee payable to Julio is 10% of the Individual’s annual remuneration up to USD 200,000 and 6% of the Individual’s annual remuneration exceeding USD 200,000 (Article 15.2, FFAR).
As Steven's annual remuneration is in British pounds, we can first convert it to United States dollars: 400,000 British pounds at the indicated exchange rate equates to 500,000 United States dollars.
Consequently, the calculation here is 10% of USD 200,000 plus 6% of USD 300,000, totaling USD 38,000.
Converting this sum to GBP results in a final figure of £30,400.

16.

What is the maximum period during which the chairman of the investigatory chamber or the chief investigator may impose provisional sanctions under the Code of Ethics (and assuming that such provisional sanctions are not extended in accordance with the Code of Ethics)?

30 days
60 days
90 days
The sanction period shall not exceed the maximum sanction applicable to the alleged infringement.
The maximum validity period of a provisional sanction is the maximum sanction that may be imposed for a violation (article 86.4, Code of Ethics), in accordance with the Code of Ethics (and assuming such provisional sanctions are not extended in accordance with the Code of Ethics).

17.

How will the Ethics Committee communicate decisions?

Via text message, potentially followed by a certified letter
Through the FIFA Legal Portal
By certified mail
By mail sent via first-class post.
The Ethics Committee will communicate decisions and other documents via the FIFA Legal Portal (Article 43.1, FIFA Code of Ethics).

18.

The football agent Andrew represents an individual, Dani, whose annual remuneration from football amounts to $1.5 million.
What is the maximum annual service fee payable to Andrew?

3% of Dani’s Transfer Compensation
6% of Dani’s annual remuneration up to USD 200,000 and 3% of Dani’s annual remuneration exceeding USD 200,000
10% of Dani’s annual remuneration up to USD 200,000 and 5% of Dani’s annual remuneration exceeding USD 200,000
5% of Dani’s annual remuneration up to USD 200,000 and 3% of Dani’s annual remuneration exceeding USD 200,000
The maximum service fee payable to Andrew is 5% of the Individual’s Annual Remuneration up to USD 200,000 and 3% of the Individual’s Annual Remuneration exceeding USD 200,000 (Article 15.2, FFAR).
Please note that the threshold when the percentage cap changes is expressed in USD, but the equivalent would apply in other currencies; therefore, if 1 USD = 0.80 GBP, the threshold in GBP would be 160,000 GBP of annual remuneration before the cap adjusts from 5% to 3%.

19.

Paules is a football agent.
Four months prior to a Transaction he helped negotiate, he provided Other Services to the same client.
According to the Regulations, how will fees paid for Other Services be treated?

Fees paid for Other Services will always be considered part of the service fee paid for Agent Services given the proximity of the Other Services to the Transaction.
Fees paid for Other Services will not be considered part of the service fee paid to the Football Agent because the Other Services occurred more than 3 months prior to the Transaction.
Fees paid for Other Services will not be considered part of the service fee paid to the Football Agent because the Other Services occurred prior to the Transaction (rather than within the 24 months following the Transaction).
Other Services are presumed to be part of the Football Agent Services rendered in the Transaction, unless proven otherwise, and, absent proof to the contrary, fees paid for Other Services shall be considered part of the service fee paid for the Football Agent Services rendered in that Transaction.
Article 15.3 of the FIFA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries (FFAR) stipulates that when a Football Agent or a Connected Football Agent provides Other Services to a Client involved in a Transaction within the 24 months preceding or following that Transaction, those Other Services shall be presumed to have formed part of the Football Agency Services rendered in that Transaction, unless proven otherwise.
Subsequently, Article 15.4 stipulates that when a Football Agent and/or Client fails to rebut the presumption of Article 15.3, fees paid for Other Services shall be deemed part of the service fee paid for the Football Agent Services rendered in that Transaction.
It is worth noting that these provisions apply not only to Other Services provided by the football agent in question, but also to Other Services provided by a connected football agent.
In this scenario, as the Other Services occurred 4 months prior to the Transaction, there is a presumption that the Other Services formed part of the Agent’s Services undertaken in that Transaction.
The Agent of Football and/or the Client would be responsible for rebutting (i.e., challenging) that presumption.

20.

Who are jointly and severally liable for a fine imposed under the FIFA Disciplinary Code on a player representing their national association?

Player’s national association and club.
Player and club.
The player and their national association.
The player bears sole responsibility.
The player and their national association will be jointly liable for any fines imposed on the player while representing the association (Article 6.5, FIFA Disciplinary Code).
The same applies to clubs with regard to their players and officials.