The Soccer Specialist Podcast is for players, parents, and even coaches that love soccer and want to discover ideas, tips and strategies focused on individual player development. Things like: building confidence, becoming mentally tough, improving 1v1 play, finishing, ball striking, how to get faster, and lots lots more. We'll talk about how coaches and parents can better support players, and strategies, tips and training ideas players can use to reach their potential in the best game in the ...
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Hosted by Ali Maxwell, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data analytics writers to break down the tactical and technical details behind the biggest footballing stories each week - assessing the latest trends, systems, players, managers and all manner of statistics in order to give you a deeper understanding of the game.
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'Lifting the lid' on the world of the football agent - is it all that it is made out to be, or is there more to a stereotypical 'shadowy' world of alleged 'sharks' and 'cowboys'? Two experienced practitioners from the football agency world, along with specialist sports and football industry guests, aim to look into the truths, lies and misinterpretations of an industry that is often misunderstood and misrepresented. From speculation in the football transfer market to football governance and ...
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The Expected Value podcast takes you inside the sports analytics world, by talking with people who work for teams, media and other organizations. Conversations focus on what they do, how they do it, and how they got there. Baseball, football, soccer, basketball and more sports will be covered. Please subscribe and enjoy!
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This is the Athlete Mindset podcast. Presented and produced by SportsEpreneur. Part of the KazSource Podcast Network. And this podcast is all about mental health in sports. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. Hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW Eric Kasimov, Founder of KazSource and the creator of SportsE ...
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Welcome to The Wolf Whistle podcast - a nostalgic Wolverhampton Wanderers / Wolves podcast interviewing and celebrating the former players of our great club who have wore the Old Gold and graced the Molineux turf.
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Howdy, howdy, y'all. Welcome to My Life, My Story podcast. Everybody's Got a Story, Right? Join your hosts, Lee and Debra Cloer, as we share heart-to-heart conversations on life, relationships, and intriguing personal tales with our special guests, average Joes and Joans, like you and me. Here, they'll share their stories and dive into the meandering journeys of life everyone holds. Beyond the chats, embark on a scenic voyage through the enchanting Great Smoky Mountains and revel in hidden c ...
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Smarter Destiny Podcast: Quick Proven Growth Tactics From Founders You Can Use ASAP - Subscribe Now!
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We're on a mission. We're going to find and uncover the smartest, most successful entrepreneurs on the planet. Explore their highs, their lows and how they ultimately mastered the game. I'm Martyn Cook and I'm excited to welcome you to the Smarter Destiny Podcast. I'm grateful for you and your time, now let's level up together.
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Inside FIFA and the Development of the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations) - Where are the Agent Associations & What do they 'Stand For'? - Football Agents Classified as Employment Agencies?
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Much of the focus on the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) has rightly been from the perspective of football agents, however, what has been the experience of many of those within FIFA tasked with developing the FFAR? In this episode of The Agent's Angle, we are privileged to be joined by Tarik Ajanovic, a former FIFA official from the Agents D…
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#40 : Agent in Record Breaking Transfer Shares Insights - FIFA Seeking Agreements with Agents - Predicted Transfer Window Trends - Clubs Receive FIFA Bans - Mbappe a 'Master of Trademark Protection'
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What can be expected from fast-approaching 'transfer windows' and will the football transfer market see records broken yet again? As well as looking at the trends envisaged by some, 'The Agents Angle' is joined by Chris Atkins of TMJ, the agent of Bay FC's record signing in the NWSL, Racheal Kundananji. We learn from Chris's insights on that deal, …
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Lance Brozdowski is a Player Development Analyst at Marquee Sports Network, the regional sports network for the Chicago Cubs. He brings an analytical insight and makes it more digestible for baseball fans. In this episode, he discusses… Methods he utilizes to evaluate and breakdown MLB players and prospects What a player development analyst does fo…
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Brandi Chastain | Soccer Legend, Resilient Champion, Inspiring Leader
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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii sits down with soccer legend Brandi Chastain to explore her journey from youth soccer to international stardom. Brandi discusses the pivotal moments in her career, including her famous penalty kick in the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, overcoming injuries, and the impact of mentorship and leadershi…
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#39 : Premier League Agent With Hot Prospect for this Transfer Window Given Fine & Ban for Old Regulation Breaches - Problems for FIFA in Argentina - Marking Errors in FIFAs 3rd FFAR Agents Exam
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The case of the agent for one of the 'hottest' players in this summer '24 transfer window is fined and suspended for breaches of the intermediary (agent) regulations from more than 4 years ago - along with a club, and club officials also being sanctioned. More problems for FIFA, with another ruling against the FFAR in Argentina and reports of the 3…
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Why You NEED To Focus Your Development On THIS
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Everything you need to know about what you need to focus on and why. The secrets are here. Let's talk about it!
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Tom Bliss is a Senior Manager of Football Operations Data Scientist for the NFL. He and his team work to improve the game for fans, players, and organizations through data analysis. They are constantly researching new ways to make the game more entertaining and safer. In this episode, he discusses… NFL rule changes including the expectations around…
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Just because you completed a pass doesn't mean it was a good pass. You may have cost your team an opportunity to score a goal. Let's talk about it!
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#38 : Football Finance Expert gives Expert Insight on Agent Matters - Is the Increasing Dependence on Agents by Managers, Coaches and Clubs a Worrying Trend? - Agent Pockets 1m for Messi's Signature.
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'The Agents Angle' is joined by Football Finance 'guru' and co-host of the 'Price of Football' podcast Kieran Maguire, with his expert insights, thoughts, and observations on the football agent world from a finance perspective - as well as how new football finance matters affect agents. As many football seasons around the world come to a close, and…
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If you want to improve almost everything about your soccer game, you need to be doing this. Here's just some of what this one game will help you with to become a better soccer player. Physical Reaction Time Change of Direction Agility Speed And more Mental Decision-making Awareness and anticipation Reading the game And more Technical First touch Bo…
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Why were there so many goals this season?
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In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to talk about why this Premier League season has had an unbelievable number of goals. The number of goals being scored in the top division of English men’s football is at its highest rate since the 1960s. But what has caused this? Are goalkeepers not as good as…
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Embracing Grief and Building Community with Myra Sack
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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii speaks with Myra Sack, an All-American scholar athlete and founder of E-Motion, a nonprofit supporting grieving individuals. Myra shares her journey through grief after losing her daughter, Havi, and discusses the importance of community, rituals, and emotional literacy. Learn how Myra's experien…
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Welcome back to the show! If you're a typical youth soccer player, this is probably missing from your development. Learn what Phil Neville said about Ronaldo and what it means for your own development.
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#37 : Brink of Another Bosman as FIFA Regulations Come Under More Fire - Agent Cleared of Criminal Charges - Tax Authorities Release Football Agent Guidelines - Missing Late Friend & Agent Mino
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Could the football world be on the brink of another change that is comparable to the 'Bosman' ruling of 1995? FIFA regulations face another challenge that impacts the football agent industry and could even spell the end of the 'transfer system' (and RSTP) as we know it ....... and it isn't 'FFAR' this time. Whilst a football agent is cleared by a c…
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Developing the Next Generation of Mental Performance Consultants | Dan Ourian, CMPC
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In this third episode of our three-part series, Lisa Bonta Sumii talks with Dan Ourian, CMPC, a certified mental performance consultant and assistant director of the Applied Sport and Performance Psychology program at Dominican University of California. They discuss integrating mental performance coaching into athletic coaching, the significance of…
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Alternative Team of the Season 2023/24
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In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox and Mark Carey join Ali Maxwell to put together an alternative team of the season from the 23/24 Premier League. Mark and Michael are allowed to choose one player from each of the teams in the bottom half of the Premier League to make up their side. The mathematically minded amongst you will clock that on…
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Female Footballers Podcast Featuring Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW
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In this episode of the Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii is a guest on the Female Footballers Podcast, where she discusses the profound impacts of mental health in sports. She shares insights on the pressures athletes face, the importance of recognizing mental health struggles, and how they intersect with performance on the field. Female Footballer…
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Dr. Curtis Goss is a Performance Support Specialist for USA Swimming where he is currently prepping for the Olympic trials and the 2024 Summer Olympics. He was a collegiate swimmer at Indiana University where he also completed his PhD in Human Performance. In this episode, he discusses… The current landscape of data and tech within the sport of swi…
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There are many things you need to do when you don't have the ball at your feet. You need to constantly check your shoulder, scan the field, find the space to support the ball, and know what you're going to do with it before you receive it. How do you make that happen? It's not what you think! All of that and a LOT more inside the latest episode of …
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Champions League semi final review and final preview
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In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to discuss the final stages of this season’s Champions League in men’s football. Real Madrid came from behind in the dying minutes to knock out Bayern Munich and further cement their pedigree in this competition. Borussia Dortmund ensured their surprising run t…
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Mental Health Training Room Podcast Featuring Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW
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In this episode of the Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii appears as a guest on the Mental Health Training Room Podcast hosted by Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim, former Division I basketball players. Lisa discusses the intersection of mental health and athletic performance, emphasizing mental wellness's role in achieving peak athletic results. Mental H…
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#36 : Agency Ordered to Pay Player Millions - Questionable Claims by FIFA's Gianni Infantino on Agent Fees - Football Agent Regulations & Licensing in Italy - FIFA Back Down - Digital FIFA Agent IDs
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Whilst one agency/agent is instructed by a court to pay a former player-client almost 5 MILLION euros in 'compensation', statements from Gianni Infantino in recent weeks criticising the outlay by English Premier League Clubs on agent service fees, but are these claims based on a false narrative? The Agents Angle examines the credibility of the FIFA…
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How well set up are Liverpool for life after Klopp?
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In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to discuss how Liverpool can ensure a smooth succession from Arne Slot to Jurgen Klopp. We look at how well suited his style of play and personality are for taking on one of the biggest jobs in club football. And how well set up Liverpool are as a club to move …
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What's the most competitive league in Europe?
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In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to discuss which leagues are the most competitive in Europe. We cast our eyes across Europe’s top five leagues, and then beyond them into the top twenty leagues across the continent, including some second tiers… What matters most when measuring what makes a com…
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One Thing You Need To Remember On Your Soccer Journey
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What do Jamie Vardy, Harry Kane, Billy Beane, Freddie Adu, Michael Jordan, David Beckham, and Carli Lloyd have in common? And how does this help you become a better soccer player? Listen and find out! Consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Supporters Club member? Learn more here https://thesoccerspecialist.com/supporters…
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#69 | The Service of a Military Family & Their Struggles as a Dating/Married Couple - Michael and Jenna Barry
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Their story is one for the books. Their journey borders on the unbelievable. The path that led them to meet and the unexpectedly long journey and persistence that allowed them to finally become a married couple was only the beginning. Michael and Jenna Barry open up about the highs and lows of being a career military family. They share the lessons …
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#35 : French 'Agent(s)' Taken Into Custody, Is The Agent Regulatory Model in France One For Others to Adopt? - English Premier League Club Reported to Spend More Than £75m on Agent Fees in a Year.
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The football agent world remains largely confused on the current state of agent regulations. Yet one country that does offer some stability is France, but with that stability also comes strict laws and regulations for all agents operating in the French football market. 'The Agents Angle' is joined by Jean-Baptiste Ginies to highlight many aspects o…
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Champions League review & how Leverkusen won the Bundesliga
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In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to reflect on the Champions League quarter finals; which concluded this week. First up, Bayern Munich let their experience show by knocking out Arsenal 3-2 on aggregate at the Allianz Arena. We then head to Manchester as reigning European champions Manchester C…
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1 Thing You Should Never Do And What To Do Instead
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This drives me crazy! You've probably had teammates who do this during the game and it's anything but helpful. Here's how to fix it and make you and your teammates better players. Plus a bunch of other stuff you need to hear! If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of wh…
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Developing the Next Generation of Mental Performance Consultants | Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius, CMPC
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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii is joined by Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius, a seasoned expert in sport and performance psychology. Dr. Pope-Rhodius, who has spent over three decades in the field, currently leads the Applied Sport and Performance Psychology program at Dominican University of California. This episode is part of a …
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#68 | US Army Couple Turn Husband and Wife - David and Trisha Kirkland
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365 days, a broken generator, a pot roast, and a red velvet cake—how could these things possibly be related? We are glad you asked. David and Trisha Kirkland share their growing-up years and what brought them together in Fort Riley, Kansas, over twenty years ago. Listen as we learn about their whirlwind courtship and life as a military family. Visi…
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Developing the Next Generation of Mental Performance Consultants | Kai Laird
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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii shares insights with Kai Laird, a distinguished figure in sport and performance psychology, as well as a mental health advocate. With an extensive background that bridges athletic performance and mental well-being, Laird brings knowledge and experience to this enlightening conversation. This…
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Tim Gibbons - TruMedia Baseball Professional Services Lead
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Tim Gibbons is TruMedia’s baseball professional services lead, dealing with players, agencies and facilities. He previously worked as a minor-league hitting coach in the Orioles system. In this episode, Tim talks about… - His career path to becoming a hitting coach - What a minor-league hitting coach does - Data available to minor-league teams - Ho…
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Champions League quarter finals first leg review
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In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to reflect on the halfway point of the Champions League quarter finals; and what to look out for when those ties conclude next week. First up, it’s Arsenal and Bayern Munich sharing the first leg spoils by drawing 2-2 in North London. We then head to Madrid and…
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What Separates Elite Players From The Pack
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If you want to separate yourself from the rest of the pack and become an elite player, this is what you need to do. If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of what you'll discover: What elite really means, why it matters, and how to use it to speed up your development 3 …
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#34 : 'Method to The Madness' with FIFAs New Agent Regulations? - Recruiting an Entire Team Without Calling an Agent - FIFAs American Influence - Premier League Games in the USA in the Next 10 Years
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A shocking admission on 'The Agents Angle' this week, which acknowledges the possibility of 'some' logic and 'method in the madness' of FIFA with the FFAR and the cap on agent commissions. Could the increasing US influence on the world of football also be reflected in a changing mindset & approach from FIFA, not least the move of FIFA's agent and l…
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Doug Middleton | From NFL to Mental Health Advocacy and Dream Yoga + Wellness
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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii shares space with Doug Middleton, a six-year NFL veteran and mental health advocate. Doug shares his journey through professional football, his transition to becoming a yoga instructor and studio owner of Dream Yoga and Wellness, and his passionate advocacy for mental health through his lead…
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Where will the Premier League contenders slip up?
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In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to take a look at where the Premier League title contenders may drop precious points. Firstly, we run the rule over the final clash between the pretenders to the crown this season. Was Man City vs Arsenal just really boring or were there some “tactically intrig…
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In this episode, The Athletic’s Jay Harris, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to take a look at specialist coaches. From set pieces to subs to sleep and scran, elite football teams are constantly on the lookout for ways to make improvements. One thing you will learn is why they’re NOT making marginal gains… So which specialist coaching jo…
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Allison Loucks - ESPN Director, Business Development & Innovation
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Allison Loucks is the Director of Business Development and Innovation at ESPN, where she oversees ESPN’s Analytics group. Her team has created ESPN metrics including their Total QBR, Basketball Power Index and pass rush win rate. In this conversation, Allison talks about… - What she does as a director of the analytics group and what a typical day l…
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#33 : Football Agent Education & Professional Development - UEFA's Player Agent Programme for Agents Around the World - Disappointing FIFA Agent CPD - Important US Court Case Against FIFA & USSF
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This week on 'The Agents Angle' there is a look at the subject of football agent education and professional development - from the phase of preparing for the FIFA Football Agents exam through to fine-tuning the agent skill set for a very competitive industry. The show welcomes UEFA Academy Programme Manager Stephane Ehrhart, who takes us through th…
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