Football agents - sport mediation and professional liability insurance

Abstract

Agents in sports, especially football, are of high importance for the transfer of football players and conclusion of contracts between football players and clubs. Taking into account that theyare professionals and have special knowledge, their participation in the conclusion of the contract can be of great significance and enables the valorization of the athlete’s talent. However, bearing in mind that sport mediation is a professional activity, the agent’s obligations can also lead to his responsibility, which can represent a remarkable financial burden for him. For these reasons, as well as in other professional activities, professional liability insurance is required. The importance of this insurance is also shown by the fact that obtaining a license in some cases is conditioned by the conclusion of a professional liability insurance contract. In the first part of the paper, the author analyzes the concept of a sports agent, his obligations, as well as the legal nature of the contract concluded between him and the athlete (sports organization). Namely, in order to analyze professional liability insurance, it is necessary to determine the responsibility of the sports agent, which depends on his obligations. These obligations are conditioned by the legal nature of the relationship between the agent and the athlete. In the second part of the paper author analyzes professional liability insurance.