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Friday briefing: FIFA agent regulations suffer fresh blow as UK agents win injunction over new rules

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FIFA’s new agent regulations have suffered a further setback after agents in the UK won an injunction against the global governing body over the application of the rules within the country.

FIFA's Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) include a mandatory licensing system, prohibition of multiple representation to avoid conflicts of interest and – most controversially – the introduction of a cap on agent fees.

FFAR was introduced in January on a transitional basis, with an obli

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