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Football Agents - Real Concern by Gazidis
It is reported that Arsenal's Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis has warned that there is a concern about conflicts of interest with agents in football and more money to be in the player's pockets than agents.
In the Mailonline it is stated about football agents... Read more
World's First £1bn Football agent
In the national press there is report that a football agent has dealt with more than £1bn in football transfer fees.
In the Mail on Sunday it states:
"With a typical ‘take’ of ten per cent commission per deal, the friend and adviser to Cristiano Ronaldo and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will have pocketed more than £20 million in this summer’s transfer window,... Read more
When is a football agent NOT a football agent?
When, according to FIFA the agent is an "intermediary." For more information on the new Football Agent Regulations please see our blog page: Football Agenst or Intermediaries?
Also the new proposals are contained in the article from Law In Sport - The end of the licensed football agent?
Football Agent Regulations
The new guide set by FIFA which... Read more
Blackpool has sacked manager Paul Ince after just 11 months in charge of the club. The announcement was made following a poor run of games for the seasiders. Blackpool has lost 9 of their last 10 games and drew the other game. The club have also announced that they have appointment manager Barry Ferguson in temporary charge as a player manager.
A club statement said: "Blackpool Football... Read more
This year there are more clubs competing for the premier league title than ever before. But who are the realistic title contenders? Here are our views on who has a realistic chance of competing for the top prize in English football.
Arsenal
Arsenal have been undoubtedly the surprise of the season so far, many football fans did not give Arsenal a realistic chance this season even with their record... Read more
Football League clubs spent less on agents' fees last season - with seven teams spending nothing at all.
Agents received a total of £21.5m from clubs during 2012-13, £170,000 down on the previous campaign.
For further information please visit BBC article on football agent fees. Read more
Below is a course for Sports Lawyers and Football Agents to up scale their learnings.
Sports Business Law
London - 24th October
9:30am - 5:15pm (6 CPD Hours)
Sport is now big business and worth more than 3% of world trade. So there is much to play for both on and off the field of play.
The Olympic Games have been well described as the 'greatest sporting show on earth' and generate billions of... Read more
New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is urging his Chelsea team to “destroy opponents” after they’re convincing 2-0 win against Hull on Sunday. Mourinho’s next opponent Aston Villa face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening (19:45 Kick Off). Aston Villa are also in high sprites after beating Champions League contenders Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
Jose Mourinho would like... Read more
At Football Agents we have received important football trials venues where a player can WIN A 1 YEAR PRO-CONTRACT. The winner will join Swindon Town, First Team Squad to fight for a place in their starting line-ups from July 2014. Three young football stars (see other blog for the other two clubs involved in the footall trail) will go from park football to a professional contract... Read more
Nigel Adkins is the new First Team Coach at Reading. Everyone at football agents wishes Nigel every success. Nigel is from Liverpool, Born in Birkenhead and was sacked at Southampton in January 2013 despite an impressive track record. Read more
