SvFF Regains Power to Punish Agents

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End of a two-year deadlock

Sweden's football governing body has regained the power to discipline agents who break the rules, following a landmark decision by the Riksidrottsnämnden - the country's highest sports tribunal.

For roughly two and a half years, the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) found itself unable to sanction agents for regulatory breaches. The paralysis began in January 2024, when the SvFF suspended parts of its agent framework in response to FIFA's own global pause, triggered by legal challenges in international courts.

Tribunal overturns disciplinary committee

The Riksidrottsnämnden has now reversed a ruling by SvFF's disciplinary committee, which had argued it lacked the jurisdiction to act while regulations remained paused. The tribunal made clear that the committee must retain the authority to investigate and punish violations of agent rules, as Fotbollskanalen reports.

Agents now face accountability

The ruling means agents operating in Swedish football can once again be held to account. SvFF legal expert Jing Xu welcomed the decision, saying it was a positive step for the disciplinary committee to have proper enforcement powers restored.

Dispute between agents sparked the case

The whole saga was set in motion by agent Martin Klette, who filed a complaint against fellow agent Patrick Mörk over alleged misrepresentation. SvFF's disciplinary committee initially ruled in Mörk's favour, but Klette appealed to the Riksidrottsnämnden - a move that ultimately forced a fresh review of the case and reshaped the enforcement landscape.