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'.

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Episodes

Sunday Jul 23, 2023

This episode, of "The Agent's Angle" looks at the topic of 'fake agents' and the news that former Chelsea, Galatasaray and Marseille superstar Didier Drogba in his role as Honorary President of 'FIFPRO Africa', is leading the campaign to address the issue.
We have an interview with esteemed African football agent Eddie Iseri Ogbemudia to get his view on the subject of 'Fake Agents' and the impact they and other matters have on African football.
Also, we touch upon the trend of acquisitions and mergers in the football agency world, and the recent news that Jaz-Z's 'Roc Nation Sports International' (RNSI) has brought Brazilian football agency TFM into it's agency family.
The Agents Angle, the premier show for all things to do with football agents ..... the only show to do with football agents.
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Show Running Order :
02:38 - News & Trends
02:57 - Agent Licensing & Exams : Italy, France and FFAR
04:43 - Jay-Z's Roc Nation Moves into South America
08:49 - Diedier Drogba Takes on 'Fake Agents'
15:34 - Guest Interview on 'Fake Agents' and African Football
37:31 - Post-Interview Discussion on the topic of 'Fake Agents'
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Related Links :
Guardian : 2023 : Didier Drogba takes on scourge of ‘fake agents’ scamming African players
FIFPRO : Didier Drogba: "We have to educate players about fake agents"
FIFPRO : Video : Fake Agents - A Warning to Players
Independent : 2015 : Victims or fraudsters? The world of football trafficking laid bare
BOOK : ⁠The Lost Boys: Inside Football’s Slave Trade
⁠New FIFA Rules For Football Trials- What You Need To Know
Foot Solidaire
Roc Nation Sports International Announces Expansion To Brazil
Roc Nation Sports expands to Brazil with TFM Agency acquisition
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports Acquires Brazilian Soccer Agency TFM, Adding Two Rising Stars
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Show Links :
Website : ⁠www.theagentsangle.com⁠
Threads :
Instagram : ⁠www.instagram.com/theagentsangle⁠
Facebook : ⁠ www.facebook.com/TheAgentsAngle⁠
Twitter : ⁠www.twitter.com/theagentsangle⁠
YouTube : ⁠www.youtube.com/@TheAgentsAngle⁠
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Theme music : Agent Red by Abbynoise
Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/agent-red
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Monday Jul 17, 2023

Biggest Shockwaves to the Football Agent Industry in 8 Years, & Why Are We Here?
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In this first episode of the Agent's Angle, we explain the motivating factors in bringing a specialist football agent podcast to you, as well as the background and experience of the presenters on the topic of the football (soccer) agent industry.
This episode of "The Agent's Angle" focuses on arguably the biggest story in the football agent industry for the last 8 years, which is sending 'shockwaves' through the football agent world - the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) - looking at the lead-up to the full implementation of the FFAR, the legal challenges FIFA and the FFAR are facing around the world, the implications of those challenges, and what the outcomes may be come October 2023 and beyond.
The Agents Angle, the premier show for all things to do with football agents ..... the only show to do with football agents.
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Show Running Order :
01:07 - Motivators for 'The Agent's Angle'
03:42 - Host(s) Background & Experience
12:06 - The Arrival of the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations)
20:18 - The Purported Aims of the FFAR
24:10 - Overview of Disputes & Challenges to FFAR
25:24 - German Court Injunction of FFAR
27:57 - Other Challenges to FFAR All Across Europe
31:47 - Looking Forward on Football Agent Regulations
36:50 - Improvement, Professionalism & Enforcement
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Related Links :
FIFA Agent Regulations (FFAR)
FIFA Pro Bono Counsel
PROFAA - Professional Football Agents Association
TFF - The Football Forum
EFAA - European Football Agents Association
Pro Agent
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Germany -Injunction granted in Germany over new FIFA regulations and entry exam
Netherlands (& Europe) - FIFA agent regulations survive Dutch injunction request
England - Agents fight back against 'anti-competitive' fee earnings caps
Switzerland - Swiss soccer player agents file challenge to FIFA rules
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Show Links :
Website : www.theagentsangle.com
Threads :
Instagram : www.instagram.com/theagentsangle
Facebook : www.facebook.com/TheAgentsAngle
Twitter : www.twitter.com/theagentsangle
YouTube : www.youtube.com/@TheAgentsAngle
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Theme music : Agent Red by Abbynoise
Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/agent-red
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Saturday Jul 15, 2023

Looking at the latest issues, news, and controversy from the football agents world; the impact it has on football (soccer) and all of those affected, both directly and indirectly; from players to fans, managers to club owners, and agents to club executives - the 'Agents Angle' provides a unique insight on an aspect of football that is so often misunderstood, misrepresented and shrouded in myths and mystery.
With many years in the football agent industry experience between them, two experienced figures from opposite sides of the world, bring you 'The Agents Angle' the premier football agents podcast. Australian football agent and lawyer Peter Paleologos joins forces with English football agent and specialist sports mediator Jonathan Booker, along with other special guests and experts to give a unique insight on everything to do with the football agent industry - what some have often referred to as the football industry's very own 'wild west'.
The Agents Angle, the premier show for all things to do with football agents ..... the only show to do with football agents.
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Show Links :
Website : ⁠www.theagentsangle.com⁠
Threads :
Instagram : ⁠www.instagram.com/theagentsangle⁠
Facebook : www.facebook.com/TheAgentsAngle⁠
Twitter : ⁠www.twitter.com/theagentsangle⁠
YouTube : ⁠www.youtube.com/@TheAgentsAngle⁠
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Theme music : Agent Red by Abbynoise
Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/agent-red
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