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#48 : A Bombshell for FIFA's Agent Working Group ((F)AWG) - Football Agents Have Unexpected Surprises with FIFA CPD Changes - Manager & Club Face FA Probe for Potential Breaches of Agent Regulations.

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Jonathan says almost 40% of FIFA’s Agent Working Group may be unlicensed or suspended.

1. The Agents Angle #48 focuses on FIFA CPD changes, the Oslo Nordic Sports Law Conference, and disputes over FIFA’s Agent Working Group. 2. Jonathan Booker hosts with Peter Paliologos, and both speak as football-agent practitioners with legal and regulatory experience. 3. The episode asks whether FIFA’s new CPD modules, AWG structure, and FFAR messaging help licensed agents or create more confusion. 4. Jonathan says he prepared for a presentation on the FFAR at the Nordic Sports Law Conference in Oslo on 1-2 November 2024. 5. He reports that FIFA’s agents platform now lists seven CPD modules instead of four, with three additions: anti-trafficking, third-party influence and third-party ownership, and rules for the employment of coaches. 6. Peter says he was surprised to hear that the anti-trafficking module credits 40 points, enough for some legacy agents to complete annual CPD in one module. 7. Jonathan says he completed that module in roughly 25 minutes and describes the assessment as straightforward multiple-choice. 8. The hosts discuss a possible future feature that would let agents upload external CPD from third-party providers through the agent portal. 9. Jonathan says FIFA has ignored suggestions from him and others for years, while Peter argues external CPD will likely come from associations and consultants. 10. The conference segment names Richard Parrish, Maria Carlson, Andreas Graf, Espen, Helena, Ronny, and Hilda as part of the Oslo event. 11. Jonathan says his FFAR presentation drew criticism for being “fiery,” but he says he deliberately moderated his remarks as a guest. 12. He says FIFA’s conference presentation contained “falsehoods and misrepresentations,” including incorrect dates for agent regulations and weak treatment of CPD requirements. 13. Jonathan rejects FIFA’s comparison of agent service fees with solidarity and training compensation payments, calling the narrative a “false flag.” 14. He says FIFA does not compare player salaries or transfer fees in the same way, which leaves the figures without a proper market context. 15. The most striking claim is that almost 40% of FIFA’s Agent Working Group may be unlicensed or suspended, based on directory checks. 16. Jonathan says the AWG’s structure raises questions about remit, regional balance, and whether FIFA is meeting its stated objective of tackling unlicensed agents. 17. The tone moves between technical explanation and direct criticism, with Peter pushing for more transparency and regular communication from the AWG. 18. The episode also includes a lawyers-group discussion from the European Football Agents Association about Diarra, Article 17, buyout clauses, and possible collective bargaining agreements. 19. Listeners interested in FIFA regulation, agent licensing, and football law would likely want this episode. 20. Listeners wanting a light, non-technical football chat would probably skip it.

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