FA delay implementation of new FIFA agency regulations
The Football Association have delayed the proposed introduction of FIFA’s new agent regulations which were due to be implemented on October 1. The new worldwide regulations see a number of changes being brought into the game, namely the representation of players by family members, the representation of more than one party on a deal and the caping of fees that an agent can be paid on any deal. Agents will also need to sit an exam to obtain a licence that will be required to be able to work on any transfer in the world. However, the FA have now been forced to delay their plans to adopt the new FIFA rules after leading British-based agencies CAA Base, Wasserman, Stellar and ARETE launched proceedings to challenge the introduction of the new regulations. A tribunal is hearing the case, but a decision is not expected until the end of November and the FA have now agreed to wait on this decision. An FA statement confirmed: “The FA agrees that the implementation date of the National Football ...