Published on 01.12.2023
Football agents have reportedly won the court case against FIFA in the United Kingdom which means there will be no cap on fees paid to intermediaries.
A group of agents and firms representing players challenged the proposed FIFA rules at an arbitration tribunal hearing in September.
After the judgment was passed, The European Football Agents Association put out a statement that read: “Today we heard the results of the English football agents case in the FA Rule K arbitration proceedings. We are happy to hear that the court has sided with the agents and blocked the implementation of the FFAR.
With the biggest market now free of the FFAR’s governance, we see that 4 of the Big Five are free from the FIFA-imposed cap, with only Italy’s status to be determined as we await the new set of federation rules. We celebrate with our English friends and are happy to have assisted in this monumental case. We will continue supporting all countries in their fight against the FFAR and for a more fair, transparent, and uniform regulatory system that truly represents agents worldwide”.
This legal victory has broader implications, affecting FIFA’s efforts to standardize agent fees globally. The ruling aligns with concerns that such caps might favor larger agencies, potentially sidelining smaller or independent firms.
