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Monday briefing: New FIFA Football Agent Regulations come into force

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9 January 2023 - 4:30 AM

The new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) will come into force today, 9th January, following their approval by the FIFA Council last month.

They include the introduction of a cap on agent fees, as well as a mandatory licensing system and the prohibition of multiple representation to avoid conflicts of interest.

In a statement, FIFA said “the new regulations introduce basic service standards for football agents and their clients”, and claimed they mark “a landmark step

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