FIFA agent exam questions on third-party influence and ownership

Question 1

Under the RSTP definitions, which of the following is NOT a "third party" for the purposes of third-party ownership?

Accepted Answer

A previous club with which the player has been registered

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An investment fund that finances the player’s transfer

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The player’s football agent

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A company owned by the player’s family

Question 2

From what date did the prohibition on third-party ownership of players’ economic rights come into force?

Accepted Answer

1 May 2015

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1 January 2015

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1 July 2015

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1 March 2015

Question 3

A third-party ownership agreement was signed between 1 January 2015 and 30 April 2015. What is the longest contractual duration it may validly have?

Accepted Answer

One year beyond the effective date

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Six months beyond the effective date

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Until the end of the player’s current employment contract

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Two years beyond the effective date

Question 4

What is the position of a third-party ownership agreement that predates 1 May 2015?

Accepted Answer

It may continue until its contractual expiration, but its duration may not be extended

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It became null and void on 1 May 2015

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It may continue and be extended once, for up to one year

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It may continue only if the player consents in writing

Question 5

An investment company offers a club cash now in exchange for 30% of any fee received on the future transfer of one of its players. What do the regulations say?

Accepted Answer

It is prohibited: no club or player may give a third party a share in future transfer compensation

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It is permitted if the agreement is uploaded in TMS

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It is permitted if the player is not a party to the agreement

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It is permitted provided the share does not exceed 50%

Question 6

Who may be sanctioned for breaching the prohibition on third-party ownership of players’ economic rights?

Accepted Answer

Clubs and players

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Clubs only

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Players only

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Clubs, players and their member associations

Question 7

A club signs a contract that gives a sponsor the ability to influence which players it signs and sells. Which provision does this engage, and which body sanctions it?

Accepted Answer

Article 18bis, sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee

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Article 18ter, sanctioned by the Dispute Resolution Chamber

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Article 18bis, sanctioned by the Players’ Status Chamber

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Article 12bis, sanctioned by the FIFA general secretariat

Question 8

In an international transfer in TMS where third-party ownership of the player’s economic rights has been declared, which club must upload the agreement with the third party?

Accepted Answer

The former club

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The new club

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Both clubs, independently of each other

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Neither: the former association uploads it when delivering the ITC

Question 9

How must member associations deal with articles 18bis and 18ter in their own national regulations?

Accepted Answer

They must include them without modification

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They may adapt them to national law, subject to FIFA approval

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They need only refer to them as guidance

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They apply only to international transfers, so no national rule is required