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1.

Roñan is under contract with Club A in England.
Under which of the following circumstances would Roñan be permitted to sign a contract with Club B of France?

Club A receives an official inquiry from Club B regarding the availability of player Roñan, but fails to respond within the 14-day period, which means Club B is now free to sign a contract with Roñan.
Once Roñan's contract with Club A expires.
Roñan has two years remaining on his contract with Club A, and he is turning 30 years old.
Roñan's contract expires in six months.
A player can sign a contract with another club if their contract with their current club has expired or is due to expire within six months (Article 18.3, FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfers of Players).
Please note that, as this is a FIFA regulation (within the RSTP), it only applies when there is an international dimension.
As such, when a professional player is in the final six months of their contract with a club, they are permitted to engage in discussions with clubs from other countries.
However, they can only engage in discussions with clubs within the same country as their current club if the national association/league regulations allow it.
In England, for example, a player generally cannot engage in discussions with another club until the third Saturday of May in the final year of their contract.
Between January 1st and the third Saturday of May, a player could sign a contract with a foreign club (for the following season), but would not be permitted to even have discussions with a club within the same national association as their current club.
A club intending to enter into a contract with a professional player within the last six months of their existing contract must notify the player's current club in writing before engaging in negotiations with the player.

2.

Luca participated in a club match despite being ineligible.
Officials recognized Luca’s ineligibility and declared him ineligible following a protest.
Luca will be sanctioned, and potential sanctions include a fine for the player, a fine for the club, and/or a forfeit of the match result.

Only Luca, with automatic suspension for the next match
Only Club A, which must lose the match and pay a minimum fine of CHF 5,000.
Club A will forfeit the match and pay a minimum fine of CHF 6,000; Luca may also be sanctioned.
Both Luca and Club A; Club A shall forfeit the match and Luca shall pay a minimum fine of CHF 6,000.
If a player is listed in a match despite being ineligible, the player’s team will be sanctioned with forfeiture of the match and a minimum fine of CHF 6,000; the player may also be sanctioned (Article 19.2, FIFA Disciplinary Code).

3.

The professional player Martin will be entitled to an annual remuneration of USD 250,000 under a new employment contract negotiated by his football agent, Peter.
Of this USD 250,000, USD 50,000 comprises conditional payments (i.e., loyalty bonuses and performance bonuses).
What is the maximum service fee Peter can earn with respect to this transaction (acting solely for Martin)?

USD 11,500 per year (being 5% of Martin’s Annual Remuneration up to USD 200,000 and 3% of Martin’s Remuneration above USD 200,000)
USD 7,500 per year (representing 3% of Martin’s total annual remuneration)
$10,000 USD per year (representing 5% of Martin’s annual remuneration, excluding conditional payments)
USD 12,500 per year (representing 5% of Martin’s total annual remuneration)
Peter may earn up to 5% of Martin’s total annual remuneration, including conditional payments.
Conditional payments are not considered in the calculation to determine the applicable service fee cap for Individual Person Remuneration (Article 15.2.a, FFAR).
Conditional payments of USD 50,000 per year are excluded from the calculation to determine the threshold (i.e., the assessment of whether the USD 200,000 threshold has been exceeded), Martin’s remuneration for the purposes of this assessment is considered USD 200,000, which means the applicable service fee limit is 5% (instead of a 5%/3% split).
Please note that a 5% charge applies up to and including USD 200,000.
Once the threshold level has been determined (in this case 5%), that percentage is applied to Martin’s entire remuneration, including contingent payments.

4.

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.

5.

It is a clause in a Representation Agreement.
(a) restricts an Individual’s ability to negotiate and conclude a work agreement autonomously without the involvement of a Football Agent;
(b) Does it penalize an Individual if they negotiate and/or conclude a work contract independently without the involvement of a Football Agent, and is such a contract valid and enforceable by the Football Agent?

Yes, provided the Player has received independent legal advice.
Yes
Any clause that infringes upon either of the foregoing points (a) or (b) shall be null and void.
Unless the sanction is below €1 million.
Article 12.13 of the FIFA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries (FFAR) stipulates that any clause limiting an individual's ability to negotiate or conclude employment contracts independently without the involvement of a football agent is void.
Any clause that "penalizes" an Individual if they negotiate and/or conclude an employment contract without the involvement of a Football Agent shall also be invalid.

6.

Which of the following sanctions cannot be imposed on a club that has "outstanding debts" to a player?

a reprimand
A fine of USD 20,000.
Prohibition of registering new players for four consecutive registration periods.
A warning regarding future conduct.
The potential sanctions that the FIFA Disciplinary Committee may impose on a club for failing to pay overdue amounts owed to a player are outlined in Article 12bis.4 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfers of Players (FFAR).
This involves (a) a warning, (b) a caution, (c) a fine, and/or (d) a transfer ban lasting one or two complete and consecutive registration periods (not four).
A club is considered to have outstanding debts if it has defaulted on a payment for more than 30 days, and the creditor (whether a player or another club) has formally notified the indebted club in writing, granting it a minimum of ten days to fulfill its financial obligations.

7.

Which of these statements is/are true?

The loan agreement end date must align with the club's parent club’s national association registration period.
A professional player cannot be a party to a loan agreement (only the selling club and the loaning club can be parties to the loan agreement).
The player's contract with their parent club automatically extends for the exact duration of the loan.
A contract can be open-ended.
According to Article 10 para (d), RSTP, the end date of a loan agreement must fall within one of the national association’s club registration periods.
Article 10.1(a) stipulates that the player may be a party to the loan agreement.
A player loan does not affect the duration of the player’s contract with their parent club.
A loan agreement may be concluded for a maximum duration of one year (article 10.1(d)), and for a minimum duration between registration periods.

8.

When applying for a license, the applicant agrees to comply with which of the following?

The FIFA Fair Play Regulations, FIFA Statutes, and the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players
FIFA, FIFA Statutes, FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, FIFA Code of Ethics, and FIFA Disciplinary Code
FIFA, the FIFA Statutes, the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, the FIFA Code of Ethics, and the FIFA Rules Governing International Matches
the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the FIFA Ethics Code, the FIFA Statutes, and the FIFA Rules Governing International Matches
This is stated in article 4.2, FFAR.

9.

During the period preceding the application for a license, the applicant must not have been found to have provided Agency Services without the required license.

6 months
12 months
24 months
36 months
Article 5.1(b), FFAR stipulates that this period is 24

10.

Once the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) issues a payment notification to a player's new club, specifying the amount due, the new club has 30 days to remit the requested amount to the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS).
What will happen if a new club fails to pay the full amount requested within the specified timeframe?

An administrative fee of 2.5% of the requested amount, payable to the FIFA Clearing House, will be charged instead of late payment interest, and the applicant will be granted an additional 14 days to fully pay the requested amount to the FIFA Clearing House.
An administrative fee of 2.5% of the requested amount, payable to the FIFA Clearing House, will be charged. This fee will be paid to the training clubs instead of interest for late payment. The applicant will be granted an additional 7 days to pay the full amount requested by the FIFA Clearing House.
A FIFA Compensation Chamber administrative fee of 3.5% of the requested amount will be charged, payable to the training clubs instead of late payment interest. The party will be granted an additional 7 days to pay the full amount requested by the FIFA Compensation Chamber.
An administrative fee of 3.5% of the requested amount, payable to each training club instead of late payment interest, will be charged. The applicant will be granted an additional 14 days to pay the full requested amount to the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS).
Please refer to Article 13.4 of the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) Regulations.
Subsequently, any club that fails to pay the requested amount in full within the additional 7-day period will be subject to a disciplinary procedure in accordance with Article 17 of the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) Regulations.

11.

The three Greek players, Nedum, Nedal, and Sela, were born on December 30, 2000, January 2, 2001, and February 3, 2001, respectively.
The three players were registered with the Greek club FC Sinka for six seasons, from August 1, 2015, to June 30, 2021.
On July 1, 2021, the players signed their first professional contract with the Greek club FC Balda, which will expire on June 30, 2024.
On April 29, 2024, FC Balda sent a contract renewal proposal with slightly improved terms to Nedum and Nedal, sending each of them the proposal via email (which they acknowledged).
On May 2, 2024, the club sent Sela a contract renewal proposal with the same terms as her previous contract, again sent via email, of which she acknowledged receipt.
On July 1, 2024, the commencement date of the new season (concluding on June 30, 2025), Nedum, Nedal, and Sela signed a two-year employment contract with the French club FC Lille.
Are FC Balda and FC Sinka entitled to training compensation from FC Lille?

FC Balda is entitled to training compensation for Nedum and Nedal, but not for Sela; FC Sinka is not entitled to training compensation.
FC Balda and FC Sinka are entitled to training compensation for Nedum and Nedal, but not for Sela.
FC Balda and FC Sinka are only entitled to compensation for youth development.
FC Balda is entitled to a training compensation payment for Nedal, but not for Nedum or Sela; FC Sinka is not entitled to a training compensation payment.
Training compensation is due when (a) a player registers for the first time as a professional, or (b) a professional is transferred between clubs of two different associations, either during or at the end of their contract, before the end of the natural year in which they turn 23 (Annex 4, Article 2, FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfers of Players).
Here, while the players signed their first professional contract with the Greek club FC Balda, they were initially registered with the Greek club FC Sinka.
Therefore, any training compensation rights held by FC Sinka would be determined by national regulations (FIFA does not grant training compensation rights in this case).
Regarding FC Balda's claim, Nedum is not obligated to pay any training compensation because his contract with FC Lille was signed in the calendar year in which he turned 24 years old.
Sela is not entitled to training compensation because FC Balda did not offer her a new contract at least 60 days before the expiration of her contract with the club (unlike the offers made to Nedum and Nedal, which were sent more than 60 days before the expiration of their contracts) - see Annex 4, Article 6, RSTP.
This rule applies when a player transfers from one association to another within the territory of the European Union/European Economic Area.
Please note that offers must be submitted in writing, either by certified mail or by email (provided that, if submitted by email, the club has obtained confirmation from the player that they have received a copy of the offer).

12.

Under what circumstances can either party terminate a Representation Agreement?

Never
Within the first month, during the 'Teflexion' period
Within the first year
At any time if there is just cause.
A Representation Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party for just cause (Article 12.14, FFAR).
There is just cause for termination of a Representation Agreement when one party can no longer reasonably be expected, in accordance with good faith, to continue the contractual relationship during the agreed term; this includes:
(a) the revocation or suspension of a Football Agent license;
(b) the prohibition from participating in any football-related activity;
(C) the prohibition of registering new players, whether at the national or international level, for a minimum of one full registration period.
Note that a party rescinding or revoking a Representation Agreement without just cause must compensate the other party for any resulting damages.
The potential ability of a player to terminate a Representation Agreement for just cause is, of course, a concern for agents.
It remains to be seen how high the just cause threshold will be, but in our opinion, the agent's breach should go to the core of the agreement (rather than the player simply being dissatisfied because, for example, the agent failed to secure the player’s desired transfer): it should render the relationship unsustainable.

13.

What are the two scenarios in which a FIFA (FFAR) Agent license can be revoked?

A player revokes the license of a Football Agent due to a dispute with the agent.
Voluntarily by an individual (e.g., because they wish to terminate their role as a Football Agent).
By decision of FIFA, for regulatory reasons.
By decision of the National Chamber for Dispute Resolution of the licensee.
A football agent's license can be revoked for two reasons: i) voluntarily by the individual, and ii) by FIFA for regulatory reasons (paragraph 3.27, FIFA Football Agent Regulations FAQs).
A player whose license has been revoked may be eligible to apply for a new license at a later stage, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
However, they will have to re-complete the entire application process.

14.

Richard did not pass a Compliance Assessment with the FIFA Forward Programme.
What are your options regarding appealing the result?

Appeal the decision to the Appeal Committee.
Appeal the decision before the FIFA Disciplinary Committee within 14 days of the communication of the decision.
Richard cannot appeal the decision; the outcome is final and binding.
Appeal the decision to your member association.
According to Article 15.7 of the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) Regulations, any determination by the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) regarding a Compliance Assessment is final and binding and is not subject to any appeal.
The FIFA Forward Programme regulations define a Compliance Assessment as "the procedure that the FIFA Clearing House must undertake before accepting any potential client to ensure compliance with financial regulatory requirements."

15.

How many standing committees are there at FIFA?

6
7
8
9
There are seven permanent committees within FIFA.
These are the FIFA Finance Committee, the FIFA Development Committee, the FIFA Organising Committee for Competitions, the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee, the FIFA Member Associations Committee, the FIFA Referees Committee, and the FIFA Medical Committee (Article 39.1, FIFA Statutes).
The standing committees report to the Council and provide advice and assistance to the Council in their respective areas of responsibility.

16.

What are the potential consequences if an unregistered player participates in an official match?

The player may be sanctioned.
The club fielding the player may be sanctioned.
The sole consequence was the measures taken to rectify the sporting consequences of such an appearance.
Remedial action can be taken to address the sporting consequences of such an occurrence.
According to Article 11 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfers of Players (RSTP), if a player participates in an official match for a club without being registered with the association, they will be considered to have played an ineligible match.
All prior consequences may apply.
The right to impose sanctions generally belongs to the association or competition organizer.

17.

Julián has three years remaining on his contract with Rangers.
He decided he no longer wants to play for the Rangers, so he inquired whether they would agree to terminate his contract.
Rangers are refusing to comply.
Can Julián simply terminate his contract early and transfer to another club?

Yes, but only at the end of that season.
Yes, Julián is permitted to terminate his playing contract "unilaterally" and join another club at his discretion, provided it is during a transfer window.
Julian must remain at Rangers until his contract expires, and if it is terminated unilaterally, he will be paid compensation and may be subject to sporting sanctions.
Yes, but only if Rangers agree to renegotiate Julián’s contract.
A contract between a professional and a club can only be terminated upon the expiry of the contract term or by mutual agreement.
Article 13, FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfers of Players (FFAR).
Please note that, according to Article 16, RSLP, a contract cannot be unilaterally terminated during a period of engagement.
Therefore, without an agreement from Rangers to terminate the contract early by mutual consent, Julian must remain bound by his contract with Rangers until its expiration or until they mutually agree to early termination.
If the contract is terminated unilaterally, compensation will be paid to Rangers, and if such termination occurs during the protected period, sporting sanctions will be applied to Julián and, potentially, to the club that registers him subsequently.

18.

According to the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which of the following acts of misconduct will result in a suspension from football for at least ten matches?

Inciting spectators during a match.
Denying the opposing team a goal-scoring opportunity through a serious and deliberate act of unsporting conduct.
Threatening a match official.
Assaulting a match official.
Players who threaten a match official will receive a suspension from football for at least ten matches (Article 14.1.k, FIFA Disciplinary Code).
Article 14 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code outlines various minimum suspension periods for a range of misconduct offenses.
Please note that, according to Article 14.2 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, certain acts of misconduct (including threatening a match official) will be sanctioned in the same manner even if the act occurred outside the field of play (e.g., through social media, etc.).

19.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the situation when a registered intermediary does not obtain a license when the FFAR comes into effect but remains part of a pre-existing representation agreement?

The intermediary can continue providing their services until the date of the next FIFA Agent Examination. If they do not pass the examination, they must cease their activities.
The intermediary can continue providing their services until the end of the term of their representation agreement.
The intermediary can continue providing their services until the end of the term of their representation agreement, provided that FIFA has previously approved this in writing (through the FIFA Portal).
The intermediary is no longer authorized to provide football agency services, as they must possess a valid license to operate after October 1, 2023.
If an intermediary does not obtain a FIFA Agent License before October 1, 2023, they will no longer be able to provide football agency services, as only licensed FIFA Agents are permitted to provide such services from that date onwards (paragraph 8.8, FIFA Football Agent FAQs).
If the unlicensed intermediary continues to provide football agent services, both the client and the intermediary may be subject to sanctions.
The FFAR does not impose any consequences on pre-existing representation agreements if the agent is no longer able to provide the services stipulated in the contract.
The consequences related to agreements will be assessed, initially, according to the relevant national legislation governing pre-existing representation agreements.

20.

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).