Pacheco Becomes First FIFA Licensed Agent
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has revealed that Andre Pacheco is now Bermuda’s first FIFA-licensed player agent, able to represent any football player worldwide who plans to pursue a professional career in the sport.
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is pleased to present Andre Pacheco, Bermuda’s first FIFA-licensed player agent. This is a historical moment for the BFA in that Andre has the right and the authority under FIFA regulations to represent any Bermuda player or player worldwide who seeks a professional playing career.
“Andre achieved this distinction by taking the FIFA Player Agent’s Exam administered here in Bermuda on September 26, 2013, answering 20 questions, 15 of which were provided directly from FIFA. These 15 questions covered an array of topics concerning various aspects involving international football, in particular, those that related in some way to the status of players, whether professional or otherwise, and the various rules and regulations governing players.
“For example, Regulations Governing the Application of the FIFA Statutes, Rules Governing the Procedures of the Players’ Status Committee and the Dispute Resolution Chamber, FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players including Training Compensation and the Categorisation of Clubs, FIFA Players’ Agents Regulations, Regulations Governing the Protection of Minors, International Match Calendar for September 2014 – July 2018, just to name a few, as well as many other circulars and annexes distributed by FIFA.
“The remaining five questions were provided by the BFA and involved only those matters pertaining to local rules and regulations of the BFA. Andre was provided with a study guide for both FIFA and BFA questions. Thereafter, Andre had to achieve a grade of 15 out of 20 questions or above in order to satisfy the examination requirement.
“Next, as part of the criteria to become a licensed Player Agent, Andre had to sign the FIFA Code of Professional Conduct governing all FIFA License Player Agents and provide evidence of a worldwide liability insurance policy in the amount of $1,000,000 USD.
“As a result of the above, it gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the Bermuda Football Association, the honour of presenting Andre with Bermuda’s first FIFA License Player Agent ID Card, number BFA001, on Monday, May 12, in the office of the Bermuda Football Association.”
Did I read something about 1 Million worldwide insurance liability policy……