The Agents Angle - The World's Premier Football (Soccer) Agent Show
'Lifting the lid' on the world of the football agent - is it all that it is made out to be, or is there more to a stereotypical 'shadowy' world of alleged 'sharks' and 'cowboys'? Two experienced practitioners from the football agency world, along with specialist sports and football industry guests, aim to look into the truths, lies and misinterpretations of an industry that is often misunderstood and misrepresented. From speculation in the football transfer market to football governance and the wider effects of the football agent industry, The Agents Angle aims to 'shed some light'.
Episodes
In this episode of The Agents Angle, we welcome FIFPRO Legal Counsel Loïc Alves to help unpack the often misunderstood relationship between player unions and football agents.
We explore FIFPRO’s position on agent regulation, frustrations around FIFA's approach to 'consultation', and how mutual understanding between agents and unions can better serve players.
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⚖️ Reports of FIFA investigating an unlicensed agent invo...
⚖️ The long-awaited Advocate General's Opinion on FIFA’s Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) has landed… but is it a definitive ruling or just another layer of confusion?
In this episode of The Agents Angle, we unpack FIFA’s perceived 'win', the grey areas in the AG’s analysis, and what it might all mean moving forward. 🇪🇺
We’re joined by renowned EU and sports law expert @Stefano Bastianon, to help break down the legal n...
⚽ How do you value a player in today’s football market? Ian Laing of Lombardi Associates joins this episode of 'The Agents Angle' to unpack the layers behind release clauses, transfer fee disputes, and football agent pressure. We ask:
- Are players being priced fairly?
- Should they have a share in their own transfer fees?
- Is algorithmic valuation system fair and a realistic possibility?
PLUS : Italy’s agent regulatory shift from...
⚽ From Brazil to England… with a stop-off at FIFA, this episode of The Agents Angle explores what’s shaping the football agent world right now.
We’re joined by Luís Fernando Pamplona Novaes, a highly respected Brazilian sports lawyer at NKDPN and director of international agency N29 Football Solution - who shares expert insights into Brazil’s evolving agency market, suspended regulations, the impact of Saudi football, and the need f...
In this packed episode of The Agents Angle, we address growing confusion around football agents representing minors — and the wider implications of a recent European ruling.
We discuss age-fraud claims involving Manchester United and Manchester City, and examine how international differences in regulation are impacting agents globally.
Our guest, U.S. based FIFA-licensed agent @Jeremy Salley, joins us to unpack the unique dynamics ...
⚽ BONUS EPISODE ⚽ – A special supplement to Episode 58 featuring the full interview with @Erkut Sogut, the founder of the all-new 'International Federation of Football Agents' (IFFA).
In this exclusive conversation, Erkut shares his motivations for launching IFFA and how it aims to truly represent football agents worldwide. He addresses the reaction from football stakeholders, has FIFA engaged, and whether IFFA could have a ...
A major Premier League club vs agent dispute has been redirected to football arbitration by the High Court - what's this mean for agents, and why does choosing the right dispute forum matter? We explore the options available for agents, including FIFA’s Pro-Bono and Legal Aid Fund (FLAF), and discuss how legal safeguards can impact costs and case outcomes.
Then, football agent and sports lawyer Erkut Sogut joins the show to discuss ...
How do clubs view football agents? 🎙 In this episode of 'The Agents Angle', we get an inside look at the agent landscape in the Balkans through the perspective of Hrvoje Čabraja, Head of Legal at Lokomotiva Zagreb.
We also break down key insights from the FIFA Football Law Annual Review (FLAR) 2025 and discuss FIFPro’s concerns over FIFA’s consultation process.
Plus, we examine the increasing crossover between agents and club and f...
In episode 56 of The Agents Angle, we explore the latest developments shaping the football agency world. Are restrictive transfer clauses becoming more common? We examine Barcelona’s reported ‘Anti-Saudi’ (SPL) clause and CSKA Sofia’s introduction of mandatory community responsibility clauses for players.
Our special guest, Mikkel Beck—former Danish international turned successful agent—shares his insights on transitioning from play...
The battle over football agent regulations heats up as FIFA’s authority faces fresh scrutiny at the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
In this episode of The Agents Angle, we break down the key arguments from the FFAR hearings with special guest @Gianluca Medina, who offers an objective perspective on how these legal challenges could reshape football agency.
We also dive into the Premier League's proposed salary cap and its impact on ...
In episode 54 of 'The Agents Angle', we tackle key topics that shape the world of football agency. From the complexities of release clauses—both a blessing and a curse for agents—to their crucial role in player naturalisation and national team eligibility. We explore headline cases like Luis Suárez's infamous £40m + £1 bid and a problematic release clause more recently involving FC Porto, highlighting some lessons that agents can l...
In this additional installment of 'The Agents Angle' (episode 53) there is an in-depth look at FIFA’s Annual Football Agents Report for 2023/24.
From a reported 20% drop in agent commissions to the numbers behind agent licensing and suspensions, we unpack the evolving global landscape for football agents.
Discover key insights into FIFA’s agent exam, CPD and Agent Licensing chaos. Plus, shifting dynamics of player representation a...
Join us for Episode 52 of 'The Agents Angle' as we dive into the latest developments shaping football agency in 2025. We discuss FIFA’s revised Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) and the controversies surrounding their announcement and implementation, including abrupt updates, ongoing confusion, and unanswered questions about the FIFA Football Agent Exam.
The show explores changes to ITC (International Transfer Certificate) response ...
In this packed year-end episode of 'The Agents Angle', we examine the key challenges and developments shaping the world of football agents. From another high-profile Premier League agent dispute to the Football Association's (England) rollout of Digital IDs for licensed agents, we explore how new technologies and evolving regulations aim to tackle unlicensed practices and fraud.
We also examine the latest updates on domestic and gl...
In this unmissable episode of 'The Agents Angle', we delve deep into the transformative role of analytics in football with the CEO of Analytics FC. From the ground-breaking data used in Kevin De Bruyne's record-breaking contract negotiations to the surprising ways agents now leverage analytics. @Jeremy Steele reveals how data and analytics is helping reshape football agency.
We also look at the announcement of new football agent r...
In episode 49 of 'The Agents Angle' podcast, we delve further into reports of an agent’s dispute with Manchester United over unpaid fees, uncovering a complex web of agent involvement behind just one player's time at the club. Could this case reveal more about the hidden layers of many football transactions?
We also discuss recent reports from the FIFA Football Agents Exam, where concerns about cheating have again cast a shadow ove...
Digging into the latest developments in the world of football agency with topics that spark debate and reveal surprising shifts in industry regulations.
In episode 48, we begin by exploring FIFA’s latest Continuing Professional Development (CPD) updates, with new topics and bonus credits creating unexpected opportunities for legacy agents. We also cover insights from a Sports Law Conference, raising questions about FIFA’s regulato...
Examining the shocking revelation of an attempt to defraud FC Barcelona by a fraudster posing as a well-known 'Super Agent' relating to a transfer deal.
Meanwhile, a former Bayern Munich 'legend' and ECA chief is reported to blame agents for the growing number of games faced by players.
FIFA opens the doors to a 'global dialogue' on Article 17 of the Regulations post-Diarra ruling, and further examination of how this ruling could...
In this episode of The Agents Angle, we explore a whirlwind of recent developments affecting football agents.
Over 1,000 FIFA-licensed football agents appear to have been suspended, sparking questions about their future and any support that may be available to them.
Joining us is the legendary football agent Barry Silkman, who brings over 30 years of experience as an agent and more than 300 professional games under his belt as a ...
In this special episode of 'The Agents Angle' the focus is firmly on the recent ruling from just 4 days ago at the ECJ (European Court of Justice) in the case of former French international footballer Lassana Diarra* vs FIFA*.
With the case being of Belgian origin, the show is joined by Willem Alexander-Devlies (of Altius and ATFIELD Sports Law), an expert on Belgian and European sports law to look further at the ruling and the i...
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