2025 MOCK EXAM 1

1. Justin, an established professional footballer, is unhappy about his lack of playing time with his club during the season. He is considering terminating his contract with the club based on sporting just cause. The club plays 30 matches during the season. In which of the following scenarios would he have grounds to prematurely terminate his contract? Select one:
   1. He appeared in only two matches
   2. He appeared in only seven matches
   3. He appeared in only three matches
   4. He appeared in only five matches
2. AFC Red have been issued with a Payment Notification for EUR 100,000 but have failed to pay the FIFA Clearing House within the 30-day deadline. How much does AFC Red have to pay to the FIFA Clearing House? Select one:
   1. EUR 125,000
   2. EUR 105,000
   3. EUR 102,500
   4. EUR 100,000
3. Which parties could be sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for being involved in a bridge transfer? Select one or more:
   1. Only clubs
   2. Any party subject to the FIFA Statutes and regulations involved in a bridge transfer
   3. Only players
   4. Clubs and players
4. In relation to which of the following may a Football Agent not charge a service fee? Select one or more:
   1. The club’s conditional bonus after their former player won a continental competition
   2. The player’s loyalty bonus after 12 months
   3. The player’s performance bonus after ten goals
   4. The club’s sell-on fee
5. What is considered to be an Approach to a player? Select one or more:
   1. An e-mail to a player
   2. A message on social media
   3. A meeting with a player’s brother
   4. An e-mail to a player’s club about a potential transfer of a different player
6. What are the possible consequences for a club that fails to pay the relevant amounts as ordered by the Football Tribunal? Select one or more:
   1. A reprimand
   2. A ban from registering any new players, whether nationally or internationally
   3. A fine imposed by the Football Tribunal
   4. A suspension from participating in tournaments
7. Which parties can exert influence on a club in the meaning of article 18bis of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)? Select one:
   1. Any third parties and the counter club(s) can exert influence on a club in the meaning of article 18bis of the RSTP
   2. Only Football Agents can exert influence on a club in the meaning of article 18bis of the RSTP
   3. Only third parties can exert influence on a club in the meaning of article 18bis of the RSTP
   4. Only clubs can exert influence on another club in the meaning of article 18bis of the RSTP
8. A player is a student and moves without their parents to another country temporarily for academic reasons in order to undertake an exchange programme. Which requirements must be fulfilled? Select one or more:
   1. The duration of the player’s registration for the new club until they turn 18 or until the end of the academic or school programme may not exceed one year
   2. The duration of the player’s registration for the new club until they turn 18 or until the end of the academic or school programme may not exceed two years
   3. The player’s new club may only be a purely amateur club
   4. The player’s new club may only be an amateur or semi-professional club
9. Based on which amount is a solidarity contribution calculated? Select one:
   1. The player’s salary
   2. The player’s market value
   3. Any transfer fee paid from one club to another club
   4. All payments made as part of a transfer, including club-to-player/agent payments
10. Which of the following activities constitute Football Agent Services? Select one or more:
    1. Organising trials with clubs
    2. Negotiating with a coach for a Client to be called up to their respective representative team for the FIFA World Cup™
    3. Negotiating the termination of a professional contract
    4. Representing clients before the Football Tribunal
11. When an Engaging Entity is paying the service fee on behalf of an Individual, which of the following conditions apply? Select one or more:
    1. The negotiated annual Remuneration must be above USD 200,000
    2. The Individual must be a minor
    3. The Individual and Engaging Entity must agree
    4. The service fee must not be deducted from an Individual’s Remuneration
12. Is there an educational requirement to be a FIFA Agent? Select One.
    1. Yes, you need a Bachelor Degree
    2. Yes, you need a Master’s
    3. Yes, you need a PhD
    4. No, no educational requirements
13. The cumulative total of both “Registration Periods” in Football may not exceed: Select One.
    1. 10 weeks
    2. 12 weeks
    3. 14 weeks
    4. 16 weeks
14. Training Compensation is not due in EU/EAA if the former club doesn’t offer the player a contract how many days before expiry of his current one?
    1. 15 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 60 days
    4. 90 days
15. Which of the following occurs after a football agent fails to comply with CPD requirements following the expiry of the provisional suspension period of 60 days? Select one or more
    1. Their clients have just cause to terminate all representation agreements with that agent
    2. All service fees must be returned to clients
    3. Their football agent licence is withdrawn
    4. The football agent is permanently suspended from the profession and may not apply for a new licence
16. A president of a club comes to you for advice on match manipulation. He is concerned that some of the club’s players may be involved in match-fixing practices and wonders if the club may be held liable for their behaviour. Is this so?
    1. No, clubs may only be liable for behaviour of their own officials
    2. Yes, clubs may be held liable for the behaviour of their players, but are exonerated from liability if they can provide the absence of any fault or negligence on the part of the club
    3. Yes, clubs may be held liable for the behaviour of their own players under the principle of strict liability
    4. No, clubs may not be held liable for the behaviour of their players under any circumstances
17. The Council may convene an Extraordinary Congress at any time and shall do so if what proportion of the member associations make such a request in writing?
    1. ⅓
    2. ½
    3. ⅕
    4. ¼
18. Which of the following are recognised standing committees? Select one or more
    1. Finance Committee
    2. Medical Committee
    3. Club Committee
    4. Player Committee
19. The FIFA Clearing house is entitled to request an individual, club, or member association to provide information when performing a compliance assessment. Which of the following are example(s) of information that the FIFA Clearing House may request? Select one or more
    1. Corporate structure
    2. Beneficial ownership
    3. Source of funding
    4. Source of wealth
20. Which of the following is not a provision for a natural person to become a football agent? Select one or more.
    1. Submitting a licence application
    2. Paying an annual fee to FIFA
    3. Registering a FIFA ID
    4. Complying with eligibility requirements

ANSWERS

1. A
2. C
3. B & D
4. D
5. A,B,C
6. B
7. A
8. A & C
9. C
10. A & C
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. C
15. A & C
16. C
17. C
18. A & B
19. A,B,C,D
20. C

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