FIA in the Media
FIA in the Media
Miroslav Klose puts hand up for A-League stint
BY: DAVID LEWIS | 23 AUG 2016
Jon-Paul Michail of FIA Sports Management controls the exclusive mandate for Miroslav Klose in Australia and believes he would be a big coup for the A-League. “Klose is in the same class as Alessandro Del Piero” Michail said. “He’s done it all in world football and is still delivering the goods… I think having somebody with the pedigree of Miroslav Klose in the A-League would be a great boost for the competition.”
Increasingly difficult to find guest marquees
BY: MICHAEL HUGUENIN | 23 AUGUST 2016
The Australian agent representing Miroslav Klose… Jon-Paul Michail of FIA Sports Management said Klose is ready to come to Australia. “Klose is a legend of the game and would be a huge asset for not just an A-League club but for the competition in general. Miro has aspirations to coach once his playing career concludes – what an incredible mentor he would be for young Australian players.”
A-League clubs deterred by Klose’s age
BY: DOMENIC FAVATA | 23 AUG 2016
The exclusive mandate to represent Miroslav Klose in Australia is being controlled by Jon-Paul Michail of FIA Sports Management, who said… “Klose has proven longevity and is still in great nick… class is permanent as we saw with Del Piero, who was the same age as Klose when he signed with Sydney FC.”…
Aurelio Vidmar set to coach in Bangkok
BY: DAVID LEWIS | 1 AUG 2016
Vidmar, who was introduced to the club by Australian agents FIA Sports Management, brings with him fellow Aussies Neil Young and ex-Fulham fitness coach Andrew Young as head of sports science as well as former FC Barcelona Academy coach Josep Ferre as his assistant…
Hugo Almeida é hipótese na Austrália
BY: POR REDAÇÃO | 9 JULY 2016
Representante da FIA Sports Management, Manny Seisdedos comentou que Hugo Almeida «tem apenas 32 anos e tem ainda muito para dar, para além de que seria financeiramente mais acessível e viável do que Samuel Eto’o ou Fernando Torres», jogadores que foram apontados àquela liga…
A-League defender Zac Anderson heads to UAE
BY: FOURFOURTWO & A-LEAGUE WEBSITE | 1 JULY 2016
Former Sydney FC and Central Coast defender Zac Anderson has signed a two-year deal with UAE outfit Emirates Club, his agents at FIA Sports Management announced… Anderson inked the deal in Dubai, reported his representatives FIA.
Zac Anderson signs for Emirates Club
BY: MICHAEL HUGUENIN | 1 JULY 2016
Zac Anderson upon the announcement of his move to the UAE said, “Very excited to join Emirates Club. Special mention to FIA Sports Management for their expertise through this whole process.”
How Apostolos Giannou became eligible for the Socceroos
BY: ELIAS DONOUDIS | 17 MAR 2016
… Several months of planning, discussions, research, paperwork collation and negotiations, beginning mid-2015 were conducted by Giannou’s representatives, FIFA-registered intermediary Jon-Paul Michail and the team at FIA Sports Management, who worked closely with the FFA legal team.
How Giannou became Ange’s undercover Socceroos trump card
BY: DAVID LEWIS | 14 MAR 2016
… With Giannou mindful not to trumpet his intentions, the work by his representatives at FIA Sports Management and FIFA-registered intermediary Jon-Paul Michail, in tandem with the FFA, was kept under tight wraps…
Giannou sold to China & swaps National Team
BY: ANDREAS MITSIS | 25 JAN 2016
… Apostolos Giannou became Asteras Tripolis’ their most expensive sale ever. Giannou’s agent Jon-Paul Mchail of FIA Sports Management played an important role in the deal…
Guangzhou R&F closes in on Giannou
BY: DIMITRIS SAMOLIS | 23 FEB 2016
According to exclusive information secured Sport24.gr from sources (Giannou’s representative is Australian Jon-Paul Michail of FIA Sports Management), the club that will sign the 25 year old striker is Guangzhou R&F.
Giannou could be target of European clubs
BY: NEOS KOSMOS | 28 JAN 2016
… Apostolos Giannou’s agent, Jon-Paul Michail of FIA Sports Management, said a number of high-profile European and Asian clubs have expressed interest in Giannou…
Daily Football Show: Chinese Football Boom
BY: THE DAILY FOOTBALL SHOW | 9 FEB 2016
FIA Sports Management’s Jon-Paul Michail joins the DFS to debate the Chinese football explosion and whether or not it is a good move for our Socceroos…
Daily Football Show: A-League Marquees
BY: THE DAILY FOOTBALL SHOW | 20 JAN 2016
Jon-Paul Michail of FIA Sports Management discusses A-League marquees, Claudio Pizarro and a potential overseas powerhouse coming to Australia…
FC Barcelona on the radar to tour Australia
BY: DOMENIC FAVATA | 20 JAN 2016
Prominent football agent Jon-Paul Michail of FIA Sports Management has revealed exclusively on the Daily Football Show that none other than FC Barcelona is on the radar to tour Australia…
A-League clubs snubbed Claudio Pizarro
BY: DOMENIC FAVATA | 20 JAN 2016
Prominent football agent Jon Paul Michail has voiced his concerns over A-League clubs and their mindsets towards luring marquees, particularly when competing with Asian powerhouses. Michail also says Asia is becoming a “far more attractive” option for players looking for financial reward.
Clubs circle Giannou as goals flow in Greece
BY: DAVID LEWIS | 12 JAN 2016
… Giannou’s agent, Jon-Paul Michail of FIA Sports Management, confirmed the interest. “A number of high-profile clubs in Europe and Asia have expressed considerable interest in Apo; the season he is having has obviously made many sit up and take notice…”
Giannou torn between Australia and Greece
BY: DAVID LEWIS | 16 OCT 2015
… Giannou’s representative Jon-Paul Michail at Melbourne-based FIA Sports Management, which specialises in the Asian markets, are confident the striker has what it takes to thrive on the big stage…
Ronaldinho’s A-League move a fantasy
BY: DAVID LEWIS | 2 OCT 2015
… Jon-Paul Michail, of FIA Sports Management which was close to doing a deal for Ronaldinho in China four years ago, is equally doubtful that the now clubless legend would consider Australia…
New Rules Divide Local Agents
BY: JOHN DAVIDSON | 20 NOV 2014
… Jon-Paul Michail, Football Projects Manager at FIA Sports Management, believes the proposed change to the rules to restrict the amount of foreigners playing in England would be a blow for Australian footballers “both young and experienced alike”…
Japan Calling for Josep Gombau?
BY: JOHN GRECO | 17 NOV 2014
… Gombau’s agents at FIA Sports Management told the Adelaide Advertiser he was not aware of any interest in his client. “He’s Adelaide through and through. Any rumour is just that, speculation,” Seisdedos said…
Matt Smith departs for Brisbane for Bangkok
BY: ADRIAN HOUGHTON | 19 DEC 2014
… The opportunity to move came from FIA Sports Management. They were fantastic through the whole process and the FIA team ensured they had my best interests at hand all the time…
A-League in the Mixer
BY: VAL MIGLIACCIO | 16 DEC 2013
… FIA Sports Management has scooped the pool given the company has five key members including Adelaide United’s Spanish Armada in Sergio Ciro, Isaias and Pablo Sanchez on its books…
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