FIFA agent exam questions: 30 examples, subject by subject

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• b — No, future transfer fees are not counted

The Regulations explicitly exclude future agreed transfer fees from the calculation of gross financial remuneration. This exclusion maintains a clear distinction between the player's current salary and potential compensation linked to a future transfer.

Source : Article 28, Définitions - Rémunération · p. 276

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• a — Beneficial ownership of a legal entity through which the relevant activities are carried out
• b — A position enabling the exercise of material or financial influence over the affairs of an entity, directly or indirectly
• d — Commercial, administrative, managerial or other influence exercised formally or informally

The definition of "interest" covers two axes: beneficial ownership of a legal entity and any position enabling material, financial, commercial, administrative or managerial influence. Option c constitutes an explicit exception: a simple ordinary membership, freely accessible and non-transferable, does not create an interest within the meaning of the Regulations.

Source : Définitions - Intérêt · p. 270

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• b — Yes, because image rights management is included in 'other services'

The Regulations define 'other services' as all services provided by an agent beyond simple representation, expressly including the management of image rights. A member association may therefore use an agent for this service, since it falls within the scope of permitted services.

Source : Définitions - Autres services · p. 270

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• a — A training centre with permanent facilities offering structured multi-year training
• b — A seasonal football camp with dedicated training infrastructure
• d — A structured football school whose primary purpose is the multi-year training of players

An academy is characterized by its primary purpose of long-term training and the provision of the necessary facilities and infrastructure. Training centres, football camps and structured football schools meet this definition. A simple football school without a commitment to long-term training does not constitute an academy within the meaning of the Regulations.

Source : Définitions, point 12 – Académie · p. 164

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• b — It may remain valid for up to one year from its effective date

Article 18ter, paragraph 4 specifies that agreements signed between 1 January and 30 April 2015 cannot exceed a duration of one year from their effective date. This agreement of 20 February 2015 falls within this specific time window and therefore benefits from this one-year limit, unlike earlier agreements which could remain valid until their original expiry.

Source : Article 18ter, alinéa 4 · p. 180

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• b — The professional player and the new club only

The regulations distinguish the loan agreement (which the player may optionally join) from the loan contract that the player must mandatorily sign with the new club. This signature specifies the temporary nature of the contractual relationship and the conditions of the loan.

Source : Article 10 — Prêts de joueurs professionnels · p. 175

Correct answer :

• b — The Statutes require 3/4, the Standing Orders require a simple majority

Article 29 establishes two distinct regimes: amendments to the Statutes require the approval of three quarters of the member associations present (paragraph 4), whereas amendments to the Standing Orders of the Statutes require only a simple majority of the votes validly cast (paragraph 6). This difference reflects the relative weight of these two normative levels.

Source : Article 29 — Adoption et modification des Statuts, du Règlement d’application des Statuts et du Règlement du Congrès · p. 22

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• b — 183 days within a twelve-month period, except in exceptional circumstances.

Article 6, paragraph 5 clearly establishes that a player must be physically present for at least 183 days within a twelve-month period to be considered as having lived in the territory, except in exceptional circumstances. This rule aims to objectively assess a player's territorial connection for representative team eligibility matters.

Source : Règlement d’application des Statuts, Article 6 — Principes · p. 39

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• b — Within 5 days of the expiry of the receipt deadline

The Statutes require confederations to communicate all applications to the FIFA general secretariat within five days of the expiry of the receipt deadline. The confederation must also provide evidence that the applications were submitted within the deadlines set.

Source : Article 27 — Personnes candidates à la fonction de Président de la FIFA, membre du Conseil et président, vice-président ou membre de la Commission de Gouvernance, Audit et Conformité et des organes juridictionnels · p. 21

Correct answer :

• b — 55 people

Article 29, section b, expressly stipulates that a group of a maximum of 55 people per team delegation may attend, with players included in this count. This figure is distinct from the other categories listed in this article.

Source : Article 29 · p. 77

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• c — Four years

Article 36 explicitly states that the term of office of a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor is limited to four years. This limitation applies uniformly regardless of circumstances.

Source : Article 36 · p. 83

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• c — Ban on registering new players, points deduction, and exclusion from competition

Article 6, section 6.3 lists the measures reserved for legal persons, including in particular the ban on player registration, points deduction, relegation, and exclusion from competitions. These sanctions specifically target organizational structures rather than individuals.

Source : Article 6 — Mesures disciplinaires · p. 58

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• c — He decides at his sole discretion the conditions under which a public hearing may take place

Although hearings are normally held in camera, the respondent may request a public hearing. However, the chairman has discretionary power to determine the concrete conditions of this publicity, without being bound by the request.

Source : Article 76, alinéa 2 · p. 153

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• c — In case of doubt, the gift must not be offered, promised, given, proposed, solicited, or accepted

The Code favours a cautious, preventive approach: doubt must benefit rejection of the gift. This rule prevents the agent from inadvertently placing themselves in a situation of violation and protects the overall integrity of the system in cases of ambiguity.

Source : Article 21, paragraphe 2 · p. 132

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• c — Personally question all witnesses before any hearing

The chairperson analyses the file, requests that it be forwarded to the parties, and verifies the sufficiency of the evidence. Questioning witnesses, on the other hand, is not a mandatory act for the chairperson when opening proceedings; it instead takes place as part of subsequent evidence gathering or during the hearing itself.

Source : Article 70 — Devoirs et compétences de la chambre de jugement · p. 153

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• b — It can file a claim with the Dispute Resolution Chamber in accordance with the Procedural Rules

The Regulations specifically provide, in Article 18.2, a claim mechanism for clubs that did not take part in the PPS review but believe they were disadvantaged regarding their training reward. This claim must be filed in accordance with Article 27 of the Procedural Rules and will be decided by the Dispute Resolution Chamber.

Source : Article 18.2 · p. 264

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• b — Clubs must pay directly into the training club's bank account within 30 days of FIFA's notification

Article 20.d specifies that during a suspension of the Clearing House's services, clubs must make payments directly into the bank account specified by each training club, within 30 days of notification from the FIFA general secretariat. Failure to comply exposes the club to disciplinary sanctions under Article 17.6.

Source : Article 20.d · p. 264

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• a — It becomes a “Defaulting Party”
• c — It has failed a “Second Compliance Assessment Failure”

The Regulations precisely define that a club experiencing a first or second compliance assessment failure becomes a “Defaulting Party”. The second failure is a distinct event defined in the definitions. However, the Regulations do not specify that this automatically results in suspension from competitions or loss of accreditation without further procedure.

Source : Définitions - Partie défaillante et Deuxième échec à l'évaluation de conformité · p. 234

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• b — By January 25 (10 calendar days)

The rules provide for a period of ten calendar days from notification of the operative part to request the grounds. If this request is not made within this period, the decision becomes final and binding, and the party is deemed to have waived its right of appeal. The appeal period only starts running from notification of the reasoned decision.

Source : Article 15, paragraphe 5 · p. 223

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• b — Centralised leagues, for any matter without restriction
• c — Referees

Article 9, paragraph 1 lists the admissible parties: member associations, clubs, players, coaches, centralised leagues (only for matters under the Football Agent Regulations), agents and licensed match agents. Referees are not included in this list and therefore cannot be parties. Centralised leagues can only be parties in matters falling under the Football Agent Regulations, not for any matter without restriction.

Source : Article 9, paragraphe 1 · p. 220

Correct answer :

• b — Only when the case raises complex legal issues may three judges be appointed

Unlike the Dispute Resolution Chamber, where the financial threshold plays a role, the Players' Status Chamber operates on the principle of a single judge as a general rule. A multi-judge panel is only involved if the case presents particular legal complexity, without reference to any specific amount.

Source : Article 24, alinéa 2 · p. 226

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• b — At all levels and in all areas of participation in football

The document emphasizes that safeguarding policies and measures must protect children at all levels of participation in football, not only when they are playing. This holistic approach recognizes that children interact with football in multiple contexts and situations.

Source : Guide FIFA Guardians — Principe 3 · p. 329

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• a — Recognition of behaviours synonymous with child abuse
• b — The thresholds between poor practice and abusive behaviour
• c — National legislation and frameworks relating to child safeguarding

The FIFA Guardians Guide lists the knowledge required of the Child Safeguarding Officer, including recognition of abuse, understanding of the thresholds between poor practice and abuse, and knowledge of national legislation. Commercial negotiation techniques are not part of this specific knowledge.

Source : Guide FIFA Guardians — Annexe 4 : Exemple de description de poste de responsable de la prévention en faveur des enfants · p. 358

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• b — Helping conduct the necessary risk assessments and develop prevention plans and programmes for children

The Guide states that coordinators and technical staff members must help conduct the necessary risk assessments and develop prevention plans and programmes. They therefore play an active role in diagnosing risks and designing preventive measures, not merely training or reporting.

Source : Guide FIFA Guardians — Principe 4 : La prévention est la responsabilité de toutes et tous · p. 314

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• b — Recruitment processes, codes of conduct, facility safety, adequate supervision, and rules on the use of social media

Child-friendly prevention takes a comprehensive approach that encompasses recruitment, codes of conduct, facility safety, supervision, and communication rules. The material specifies that this approach goes well beyond the scope of poor coaching practices alone. Equipment rules or mandatory media events are not part of prevention.

Source : Fondamentaux de la Prévention FIFA Guardians — Partie 1 : Quelles sont les mesures nécessaires pour faire de la prévention en faveur des enfants ? · p. 410

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• b — Good intentions are not enough to prevent abuse; the absence of a witness creates structural vulnerability, regardless of the adult's motivations

FIFA prevention is based on reducing structural opportunities, not on assessing individual intentions. Even a well-meaning adult creates a risky situation by staying alone with a child, since this removes witnesses and natural safeguards. The presence of other adults or witnesses establishes a culture of transparency that protects both the child and the adult himself.

Source : Fondamentaux de la Prévention FIFA Guardians — Partie 2 : Comment les codes de conduite peuvent-ils aider à prévenir les préjudices ? · p. 431

Correct answer :

• a — It ensures that all members of the organization share a common understanding of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.

A code of conduct establishes clear, shared standards that allow everyone to distinguish appropriate behavior from unacceptable behavior. This creates a consistent organizational culture in which risks are better managed. While not an absolute guarantee, it constitutes an essential preventive tool.

Source : Fondamentaux de la Prévention FIFA Guardians — Partie 2 : Codes de conduite, un résumé · p. 431

Correct answer :

• c — Adopting honest and transparent conduct in all contractual negotiations

Honesty and transparency are fundamental principles agents must uphold, not violations. The guide lists dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation, conflicts of interest, and criminal acts as forms of inappropriate conduct. Transparent, honest conduct is precisely what prevents these violations.

Source : Guide sur le recrutement éthique de la FIFA — 2.5 Conduite inappropriée ou criminelle · p. 461

Correct answers :

• a — Maintain accurate financial records for all transactions and negotiations
• b — Give FIFA access to financial records upon request
• d — Validate compliance with financial and ethical standards through its records

The agent must keep accurate financial records (8.1), give FIFA access upon request (8.2), and these records allow compliance with standards to be validated (8.2). Annual public disclosure is not an obligation under the Code of Conduct.

Source : Guide sur le recrutement éthique de la FIFA — Annexe 1 : Code de conduite des agents de la FIFA · p. 507

Correct answer :

• c — 78%

The document explicitly states that 78% of the players approached reported that one or more of the promises made to them were not kept. The other percentages mentioned correspond to different data points: 56% did not receive the promised trial, 80% were contacted multiple times, and 70% reported being poorly informed about agents.

Source : Guide sur le recrutement éthique de la FIFA — 2.5 Conduite inappropriée ou criminelle · p. 463