The John Viola Academy Exam Prep

In this episode, we break down a practical strategy for approaching the FIFA Football Agent Examination. We cover the exam format, the three-phase method for managing your 60 minutes, how to identify quick wins, how to approach deeper scenario questions, how to use the study materials efficiently, the most common mistakes candidates make, and how to prepare in the final week before the exam. Designed to help students stay calm, methodical, and strategic on exam day

In this episode, we break down two of the most important exam areas for FIFA Agent Exam candidates: who decides what, and when key deadlines apply. We explain the Football Tribunal and its chambers, FIFA’s judicial and governance bodies, CAS appeals, and the most important time provisions across FFAR, RSTP, the FIFA Statutes, the Disciplinary Code, the Code of Ethics, the Procedural Rules, and the Clearing House Regulations. Designed as a practical revision episode, this is built to help learners retrieve information quickly, avoid deadline traps, and understand how FIFA’s regulatory architecture fits togeth

Sit Mock Test 01 of the FIFA Football Agent Examination in audio form. Two hosts — The Examiner and The Coach — walk you through 20 regulation-cited multiple-choice questions across RSTP, FFAR, the FIFA Statutes, the Disciplinary Code, the Code of Ethics, the Clearing House, Safeguarding and the Football Tribunal. Every question is read in full, followed by a five-second pause for your answer, the correct letter, and a plain-English explanation tied back to the exact Article it's drawn from. Target 15 out of 20 — that's the live FIFA pass mark.

In this episode, we go through 20 FIFA Football Agent Exam-style questions in a guided mock exam format. Each question is read out clearly, followed by the correct answer, a simple explanation of the rule being tested, and a breakdown of the common traps in the wrong options. Designed to help students test themselves, improve exam technique, and build confidence across key FIFA topics.

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.