The John Viola Academy Exam Prep

The FIFA Ethical Recruitment Guide serves as a comprehensive manual for licensed football agents to navigate the complex moral landscape of player representation. It establishes a clear distinction between personal values and the professional obligations required to maintain industry integrity and comply with FIFA regulations. A primary focus of the text is the protection of minors, emphasizing the agent's "duty of care" to shield young athletes from exploitation, trafficking, and abuse. The guide provides practical tools, such as an ethical decision-making framework and checklists, to ensure transparency in contracts and negotiations. Ultimately, the source positions football agents as vital guardians of the sport who must prioritize player welfare over financial incentives. By adhering to these standards, agents foster a culture of honesty and fairness that sustains the long-term health of the global football ecosystem.

In this episode, we break down FIFA child safeguarding and the FIFA Guardians approach in a clear, beginner-friendly way. We explain what safeguarding means in football, why it matters, the core principles behind safer environments for children, who has responsibilities, and how safeguarding works in practice. Designed for learners with no legal or safeguarding background, this is a practical audio overview to help you understand one of the most important protection topics in football.

In this episode, we break down the FIFA Clearing House in a clear, beginner-friendly way. We explain what it is, why it was created, how it connects to training compensation and solidarity contribution, what the electronic player passport does, and how the payment system works in practice. Designed for learners with no legal background, this is a practical audio overview to help you understand one of the key operational systems in modern football regulation.

In this episode, we break down the Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal in a clear, beginner-friendly way. We explain what the Football Tribunal is, how cases are handled, why procedure matters, how the different chambers fit into FIFA’s wider legal system, and how these rules work in real football disputes and applications. Designed for learners with no legal background, this is a practical audio overview to help you understand the procedural side of FIFA dispute resolution.

In this episode, we break down the FIFA Code of Ethics in a clear, beginner-friendly way. We explain what it is, who it applies to, the kinds of ethical misconduct it covers, the standards FIFA expects, and how ethics rules work in practice. Designed for learners with no legal background, this is a practical audio overview to help you understand one of the key integrity frameworks in football.

In this episode, we break down the FIFA Disciplinary Code in a clear, beginner-friendly way. We explain what it is, who it applies to, the kinds of misconduct it covers, the sanctions that can follow, and how the disciplinary system works in practice. Designed for learners with no legal background, this is a practical audio overview to help you understand one of the key regulatory frameworks in football.

In this episode, we break down the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players in a clear, beginner-friendly way. We explain player status, registration, transfers, contractual stability, loans, training compensation, solidarity, minors, and the real-world logic behind the rules. Designed for learners with no legal background, this is a practical audio overview to help you understand one of the most important regulatory frameworks in football.

A beginner-friendly deep dive into the FIFA Football Agent Regulations. This episode explains the key concepts, definitions, and responsibilities at the heart of FFAR, while also showing how the rules work in real football situations. Perfect for anyone preparing for the FIFA Agent Exam.

In this episode, we break down the FIFA Statutes in a clear and simple way, helping you understand the structure and purpose of FIFA as an organisation. We explain what the Statutes are, why they matter, and how they underpin all other FIFA regulations you’ll encounter in the FIFA Football Agent Exam.This has been built so you can confidently navigate questions and build a strong foundation for the rest of the syllabus.

In this episode, we break down a key concept from the FIFA Football Agent Exam study materials in a clear and practical way. The discussion focuses on understanding the regulation itself, why the rule exists, and how it may appear in exam-style questions. This short audio is designed to help candidates revise efficiently and build confidence navigating FIFA’s regulations.