FIFA clamp down on Tevez-style deals
FIFA have brought in new rules to crack down on third-party ownership of players following the Carlos Tevez controversy.
The world governing body have adopted virtually the same rule as the Premier League regulation that was breached by West Ham when they signed the Argentina striker.
West Ham's agreement with Tevez's representative Kia Joorabchian handed over legal control of his registration during transfer windows, in contravention of the Premier League's rules.
The new FIFA regulation states: "No club shall enter into a contract which enables any other party to that contract, or any third party to acquire the ability to influence in employment and transfer-related matters its independence, its policies or the performance of its teams.
"The FIFA disciplinary committee may impose disciplinary measures on clubs that do not observe the obligations set out in this article."
Tevez joined West Ham from Brazilian side Corinthians, who have since become embroiled in an investigation by Brazilian police.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said: "Identification of ownership of this club and the transfer of money going from there to England is a matter which has already been dealt with partially.
"We have been presented with a new approach about how to try to solve this problem and it will be ratified to come into force at the end of the year."
